In an election, Santosh got 24,000 more votes than Mantosh. Mantosh and Santosh got 30% and 40% of the total votes, respectively. Find the total number of votes cast.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 240000.
Given that
Mantosh and Santosh got 30% and 40% of the total votes, respectively.
and Santosh got 24,000 more votes than Mantosh.
Let the total number of votes be 100%
According to the question;
⇒ 40% - 30% = 24000 votes
⇒ 10% = 24000 votes
⇒ 100% = 240000 votes
Hence, the total number of votes are 240000.