In an election, 20% of the votes were invalid. A got 55% of valid votes and won by 2000 votes. Total votes polled: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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In an election, 20% of the votes were invalid. A got 55% of valid votes and won by 2000 votes. Total votes polled:

A. 28000

B. 25000

C. 24000

D. 22000

Answer: Option B

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Valid votes V, margin 0.1V=2000 → V=20000. Total T, 0.8T=20000 → T=25000.

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