In an election between A and B, B secured 16,200 votes and defeated A by 8% of the total votes. If there are no invalid votes, what is the difference in votes between A and B?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 2400.
Let's assume the total number of votes = x
B secured 16,200 votes
According to the question,
Total votes of A = 16200 - 8% of x
x = 16200 + 16200 - 8% of x
32400 = 1.08x
x = 30000
So, the difference between A and B = 30000 × 8/100 = 2400