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Q: A candidate got 35% of the votes polled and he lost to his rival by 2250 votes. How many votes were cast ?

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7500
2
6200
3
5600
4
4700

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Answer : 1. "7500"
Explanation :
Answer: A) 7500 Explanation: Let the candidates be A & B35%-----------A65%-----------B Difference of votes (65-35)% = 30% => 30% ------- 2250Then for 100% -------- ? => 7500

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