Study the given table and answer the question that follows.
The table shows the total number of batteries sold by a company (in lakhs) over the years.
In an election, there were two candidates, Ram Singh and Sohan Lal. The total no. of voters in the constituency was 80000, and 80% of the total votes were polled. If 60% of the polled votes were cast in favour of Ram Singh, how many votes were received by Sohan Lal?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 25600.
Votes polled = 80000 × (80/100) = 64000
Votes for Ram Singh = 64000 × (60/100) = 38400
Votes for Sohan Lal = 64000 - 38400 = 25600