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  • In an election, between 2 candidates 25% voters did not cast their votes. A candidatescored 40% of the votes polled and was defeated by 900 votes. Find the total numberof voters.

In an election, between 2 candidates 25% voters did not cast their votes. A candidatescored 40% of the votes polled and was defeated by 900 votes. Find the total numberof voters.

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Let the total number of vote be x

Then the number of votes polled = x - 25% = x -0.25 = 0.75

So, number of votes polled for loosing candidate

= 40% of 0.75x = 0.40 * 0.75x

= 0.3x

So, number of votes polled for winning candidate

0.3x + 900

 => Number of votes polled

0.75x = 0.3x

( 0.3x + 900)

0.15 x = 900

x = 900 / 0.15

x = 6000

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