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In an election, a candidate secures 40% of the votes but is defeated by the only other candidate by a majority of 298 votes. Find the total number of votes recorded.
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- 1580
- 1490
- 1470
- 1530
Correct Option: B
Total votes polled = x
According to the question,
(60 – 40)% of x = 298
| ⇒ x × | = 298 | |
| 100 |
| ⇒ | = 298 | |
| 5 |
⇒ x = 298 × 5 = 1490
