A winning candidate in an election secured 65% of the votes and won by a margin of 300 votes. What is the total number of votes? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Question

Share Report Error

A winning candidate in an election secured 65% of the votes and won by a margin of 300 votes. What is the total number of votes?

A. 1200

B. 1000

C. 800

D. 1500

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Winner = 65%, Loser = 35%. Difference = 30%. 30% of Total = 300. Total = 1000.

This question belongs to: Maths Percentage

Request complete Subject PDF

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Percentage Questions

Question #1

6.25% expressed as a fraction is:

A. 1/12

B. 1/16

C. 1/18

D. 1/20

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for Maths

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
6.25/100 = 1/16.

This question belongs to: Maths Percentage

Question #2

90 L mixture, 15% water. Water added to make 40%:

A. 37.5 L

B. 33.75 L

C. 40 L

D. 36 L

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for Maths

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Water=13.5 L, milk=76.5 L. For milk 60%, total = 76.5/0.6 = 127.5 L, add 37.5 L.

This question belongs to: Maths Percentage

Question #3

What is 10% more than 250?

A. 275

B. 270

C. 280

D. 260

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for Maths

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
250 × 1.1 = 275.

This question belongs to: Maths Percentage

Explore All Percentage MCQs