A candidate got 52% of the total votes and was elected by a majority of 120 votes. Find the total number of votes. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A candidate got 52% of the total votes and was elected by a majority of 120 votes. Find the total number of votes.

A. 3000

B. 2500

C. 3500

D. 2000

Answer: Option A

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Winner = 52%, Loser = 48%. Difference = 4%. 4% of Total = 120. Total = 120 * (100 / 4) = 3000.

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A man buys a cycle for Rs. 1400 and sells it at a loss of 15%. What is the selling price?

A. Rs. 1190

B. Rs. 1180

C. Rs. 1150

D. Rs. 1210

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
SP = 1400 × 0.85 = 1190.

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A number is increased by 15% and then decreased by 15%. If the resulting number is 782, what was the original number?

A. 800

B. 780

C. 820

D. 750

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1.15 × 0.85 = 0.9775. 0.9775x = 782 → x = 782/0.9775 = 800.

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Original salary 30000, increased 15% then decreased 15%. Final salary:

A. 29175

B. 29250

C. 29325

D. 30000

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