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1.	In an electron, the votes cast for two of the candidates were in the ratio 5 : 7. If the successful candidate received 20734 votes, how many votes did his opponent receive?
Answer» Let the number of votes cast for the candidates be 5x and 7x. According to question, 7x = 20734 x = 20734/7 x = 2962 ∴ Number of votes received by opponent candidate = 5 × 2962 = 14810

In an electron, the votes cast for two of the candidates were in the ratio 5 : 7. If the successful candidate received 20734 votes, how many votes did his opponent receive?

Answer»

Let the number of votes cast for the candidates be 5x and 7x.

According to question,

7x = 20734

x = 20734/7

x = 2962

∴ Number of votes received by opponent candidate = 5 × 2962 = 14810