In an election, a candidate who gets 84 % of the votes is

In an election, a candidate who gets 84 % of the votes is elected by a majority of 476 votes. What is the total number of votes polled ?

Total number of votes polled = x

∴	x × 84	-	x × 16	= 476
	100		100

⇒	68x	= 476
	100

⇒ x =	475 × 100	= 700
	68

Aliter : Using Rule 26,
Total number of votes

=	50 × 476
	50 - 84

=	50 × 476	= 700
	34

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