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In an election between 2 parties, the one who got 40 % votes lost by 400 votes. Find the total number of votes cast in the election?

A2000

B2100

C2188

D2240

Answer:

A. 2000

Read Explanation:

one who got 40 % but lost it by 400 votes, According to the question, (60-40) % of the votes = 400 20 % of the votes = 400 Total votes = 400*(100/20) = 2000


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