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

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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. 1000

C. 800

D. 1200

Answer: Option B

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

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A man spends 75% of his income. His income is increased by 20% and he increased his expenditure by 10%. What is the percentage increase in his savings?

A. 40%

B. 30%

C. 50%

D. 25%

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Let original income = 100. Exp = 75. Savings = 25. New income = 120. New Exp = 75 + (10% of 75) = 82.5. New Savings = 120 - 82.5 = 37.5. Increase = 12.5. % Increase = (12.5 / 25) * 100 = 50%.

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