In an election between two candidates, the winner gets 66%% votes and

1.	In an election between two candidates, the winner gets 66%% votes and wins by384 votes. If no vote is declared invalid, find the total number of votes polled
Answer» Suppose total no. of votes is xand Candidate with 66% votes be m and Candidate with remaining 34% votes be n. Given that,m-n = 144=> .66x - .34x = 384 (putting values of m and n)=> x = 384/.32=> x = 1200

In an election between two candidates, the winner gets 66%% votes and wins by384 votes. If no vote is declared invalid, find the total number of votes polled

Answer»

Suppose total no. of votes is xand Candidate with 66% votes be m and Candidate with remaining 34% votes be n.

Given that,m-n = 144=> .66x - .34x = 384 (putting values of m and n)=> x = 384/.32=> x = 1200