Study the given pie chart and answer the question that follows. The given pie chart represents the percentage of valid votes obtained by five candidates in a univenity election.
If candidate C has obtained 270 valid votes, then which are the two candidates for whom the difference in valid votes obtained in 45?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. D and Q.
Valid votes obtained by C = 270
Total valid votes = (270 × 100)/18 = 1500
Votes for A = (1500 × 45)/100 = 675
Votes for D = (1500 × 16)/100 = 240
Votes for Q = (1500 × 13)/100 = 195
Votes for E = (1500 × 8)/100 = 120
Difference between D and Q = 240 - 195 = 45
Therefore, the two candidates for whom the difference in valid votes obtained is 45 are Candidate D and Candidate Q.