In an election between two candidates, one got 35% of the total valid votes and lost by 1500 votes. Find the total valid votes. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In an election between two candidates, one got 35% of the total valid votes and lost by 1500 votes. Find the total valid votes.

A. 4000

B. 4500

C. 5000

D. 5500

Answer: Option C

Loser = 35%, Winner = 65%. Difference = 30%. 30% of Total = 1500. Total = 5000.

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If the price of a pen is increased by 25%, its new price is Rs. 125. Original price was:

A. Rs. 90

B. Rs. 95

C. Rs. 100

D. Rs. 105

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
1.25P = 125 → P = 100.

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Question #2 Report Error

Price of an article reduced by 20%, new price Rs. 160. Original price was:

A. 200

B. 210

C. 180

D. 190

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Original × 0.8 = 160 → original = 200.

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Question #3 Report Error

A man's salary increased from Rs. 12000 to Rs. 15000. Percentage increase is:

A. 22.5%

B. 25%

C. 20%

D. 27.5%

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Increase = 3000, % = (3000/12000)×100 = 25%.

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