A candidate wins an election by securing 58% of the total votes. If the majority is 640 votes, what is the total number of votes cast? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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In an election, 25% of the votes were invalid. The winner got 56% of the valid votes and defeated the other candidate by 1800 votes. What was the total number of votes?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Valid votes V = 0.75T. Winner = 0.56V, loser = 0.44V, margin = 0.12V = 1800 → V=15000 → T=20000.
Valid votes V = 0.75T. Winner = 0.56V, loser = 0.44V, margin = 0.12V = 1800 → V=15000 → T=20000.
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Machine depreciates 15% per year. Present value Rs. 72,250, value 2 years ago was:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Value 2 years ago = 72250 / (0.85×0.85) = 72250 / 0.7225 = 1,00,000.
Value 2 years ago = 72250 / (0.85×0.85) = 72250 / 0.7225 = 1,00,000.
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Price of an article reduced by 15%, new price Rs. 170. Original price was:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Original × 0.85 = 170 → original = 200.
Original × 0.85 = 170 → original = 200.
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