In an election there were only two candidates. One of the candidates secured 35% of votes and is defeated by the other candidate by 381 votes. The total number of votes polled is:
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 1270.
Let the total number of votes be V.
We know that one of the candidates secured 35% of the votes.
So, Votes for the defeated candidate= 0.35V
The other candidate secured the remaining votes, which is:
Votes for the winning candidate = 0.65V
The difference in votes between the two candidates is given as 381 votes.
⇒ 0.65V - 0.35V = 381
⇒ 0.30V=381
⇒ V = = 1270
Thus, the total number of votes polled is 1270.