A candidate got 65% votes and won by 300 votes. Total votes polled: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A candidate got 65% votes and won by 300 votes. Total votes polled:

A. 900

B. 1000

C. 1200

D. 800

Answer: Option B

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Margin = 30% of total = 300 → total = 1000.

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A. 77.78%

B. 80%

C. 66.67%

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Correct Answer: Option A

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A man's salary was reduced by 20%. By what percent must it be raised to bring it back to the original?

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Correct Answer: Option B

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What is 33.33% of 99?

A. 33

B. 66

C. 11

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