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

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. 1500
B. 1200
C. 1000
D. 800
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Winner = 65%, Loser = 35%. Difference = 30%. 30% of Total = 300. Total = 1000.

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In a class consisting of 60 students and 5 teachers, each student receives sweets equal to 20% of the total number of students, and each teacher receives sweets equal to 30% of the total number of students. How many sweets were distributed in total?
A. 900
B. 840
C. 780
D. 810

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Sweets per student = 20% of 60 = 12. Sweets per teacher = 30% of 60 = 18. Total sweets = (60 * 12) + (5 * 18) = 720 + 90 = 810.

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A shopkeeper gives 10% discount on marked price Rs. 500. Selling price is:
A. 400
B. 450
C. 425
D. 475

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A man sells an article at 10% profit. Had he bought it at 20% less and sold it for Rs. 10 less, he would have gained 25%. Find the cost price.
A. Rs. 80
B. Rs. 110
C. Rs. 100
D. Rs. 90

Correct Answer: Option C


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