In an election there were only two candidates. One of the

In an election there were only two candidates. One of the candidates secured 40% of votes and is defeated by the other candidate by 298 votes. The total number of votes polled is

Let votes polled = x

∴ x ×		60 - 40		= 298
		100

⇒ x ×	1	= 298
	5

⇒ x = 298 × 5 = 1490
Aliter : Using Rule 26,
Total number of votes

=	50 × 298	= 1490
	50 - 40