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  1. Two candidates contested an election. The winning candidate scored 54% and won by 88 votes. If 58 votes were declared invalid, find the total number of votes polled in the election?

  2. A.
    1042
    B.
    1100
    C.
    1158
    D.
    1188

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    Answer : Option C

    Explanation :

    Let the valid votes = x

    As per question; 54% of x-46% of x = 88

    8% of x = 88

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    ∴ Total votes polled = valid votes + invalid votes

    = 1100 + 58 = 1158


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