The Total Number of Votes Polled is:
In a college election a candidate secured 62% of the votes and is elected by a margin of 144 votes. The total number of votes polled is:
- 800
- 925
- 1200
- 600
Answer: (4) 600
Explanation:-
Let the total number of votes polled = X
In college election a candidate secured 62% of the votes.
Then, the opposite candidate secured votes = 100 – 62 = 38%
Candidate elected by 144 votes
Then, X x (62 – 38)/100 = 144
X x 24/100 = 144
X = 144 x 100/24
X = 600
Then, the total number of votes polled is 600.
Hence, the answer is (4) 600.