Candidate got 35% of valid votes and lost by 2100. 20% votes invalid. Total voters: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Candidate got 35% of valid votes and lost by 2100. 20% votes invalid. Total voters:

A. 8000

B. 10000

C. 8750

D. 9000

Answer: Option C

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Valid votes V, winner 65%V, loser 35%V, margin 30%V=2100 → V=7000. Total T, 0.8T=7000 → T=8750.

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A student divided a number by 10 instead of multiplying it by 10. What is the percentage error?

A. 90%

B. 99%

C. 95%

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Student A gets 25% marks and fails by 20 marks. Student B gets 40% marks and passes by 40 marks. Find the total marks.

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40% of 250 + 15% of 200 = ?

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C. 130

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