Candidate A got 60% valid votes, defeated B by 3000 votes. 25% invalid. Total votes: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Candidate A got 60% valid votes, defeated B by 3000 votes. 25% invalid. Total votes:

A. 15000

B. 17500

C. 20000

D. 22500

Answer: Option C

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Valid V, margin 0.2V=3000 → V=15000. Total T, 0.75T=15000 → T=20000.

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In an election between two candidates, one got 35% of the total valid votes and lost by 1500 votes. Find the total valid votes.

A. 5500

B. 4000

C. 5000

D. 4500

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Loser = 35%, Winner = 65%. Difference = 30%. 30% of Total = 1500. Total = 5000.

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A number is decreased by 10% and then increased by 20%. The net change is:

A. 10% increase

B. 8% increase

C. 12% increase

D. 6% increase

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
0.9 × 1.2 = 1.08, 8% increase.

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33 1/3 % of 240 is:

A. 60

B. 80

C. 90

D. 70

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
33 1/3% = 1/3, (1/3)×240 = 80.

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