In an election, A received 27% of the votes and B received 125,982 votes. 19% did not cast their votes. Find the number of votes received by A.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 62,991.
Given that
19% did not cast their vote
⇒ Percentage of votes casted = 81%
Out of this 81% A received 27% of the votes
Hence B received = 81 - 27 = 54% votes
According to the question
54% = 125982
⇒ 100% = = 233300
Hence the total votes = 233300
Votes received by A = 27% of 233300 = 62291