In an election, the winning candidate received 15744 votes, which are 48% of the electorate. The only other candidate received 22% of the electorate. What is the number of members who did NOT vote?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 9840
Calculations:
Let the total number of voters be 100x
Winning candidate got = 48% of 100x = 48x
According to the question;
⇒ 48x = 15744
⇒ x = 328
Number of voters who didn't casted the votes = 100x - 48x - 22x = 30x
⇒ 30 × 328
⇒ 9840