A winning candidate in an election secured 65% of the votes and won by a margin of 300 votes. What is the total number of votes? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A winning candidate in an election secured 65% of the votes and won by a margin of 300 votes. What is the total number of votes?

A. 1500

B. 1200

C. 800

D. 1000

Answer: Option D

Winner = 65%, Loser = 35%. Difference = 30%. 30% of Total = 300. Total = 1000.

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Question #1 Report Error

Petrol price increased from Rs. 80 to Rs. 96 per litre. Increase percent is:

A. 18%

B. 16%

C. 25%

D. 20%

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Increase = 16, (16/80)×100 = 20%.

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Question #2 Report Error

Spends 15% rent, 10% food, 20% education, 25% others, saves Rs. 15000. Salary:

A. 50000

B. 45000

C. 40000

D. 55000

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Total spend 70%, save 30% = 15000, salary = 15000/0.3 = 50000.

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Question #3 Report Error

A's income is 30% more than B's, B's is 20% more than C's. A's income is what percent more than C's?

A. 52%

B. 50%

C. 56%

D. 60%

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
C=100, B=120, A=120×1.3=156, so A is 56% more than C.

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