The following table gives information of Panchayat elections held in six villages P, Q, R, S, T and U.
| Village |
Total number of votes in hundred |
Votes polled (in %) | Valid votes (in %) |
| P | 50 | 80 | 80 |
| Q | 60 | 75 | 80 |
| R | 100 | 65 | 65 |
| S | 80 | 60 | 70 |
| T | 60 | 80 | 90 |
| U | 40 | 90 | 60 |
Hint: 1) percentage of votes polled = Total votes polled/ Total number of votes × 100
2) percentage of valid votes = Total valid votes/ Total votes polled × 100
Find the ratio of invalid votes of village R to that of village U?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 455 : 288.
Explanation:
From the given table,
In village R, Total votes polled = 65% of 10000 = 6500
Total valid votes = 65% of 6500 = 4225
So, Total number of invalid votes = 6500 - 4225 = 2275
In village U, Total votes polled = 90% of 4000
Total valid votes = 60% of 3600 = 2160
So, Total number of invalid votes = 3600 - 2160 = 1440
Now, the required ratio = 2275 : 1440 = 455 : 288
Hence the ratio of invalid votes of village R to that of village U is 455 : 288.