10% voters did not vote in an election. The winner got 60% of polled votes and won by 900 votes. Total voters: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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10% voters did not vote in an election. The winner got 60% of polled votes and won by 900 votes. Total voters:

A. 5500

B. 5000

C. 6000

D. 4500

Answer: Option B

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Polled votes P=0.9T. Margin 0.2P = 900 → P=4500 → T=5000.

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