Question

In an election between two candidates, the winning candidate has got 70% of the votes polled and has won by 15400 votes. What is the number of votes polled for loosing candidate?

• A. 38500
• B. 11550
• C. 26950
• D. 13550

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 11550

Let the total polled votes be x Winning candidates get 70% of x Losing candidates get 30% of x 70% of x - 30% of x = 15400 40% of x = 15400 x = 38500 Votes polled for losing candidates = 30% of x =38500x30/100 = 11550