In an election, 20% of the votes were invalid. A got 55% of valid votes and won by 2000 votes. Total votes polled: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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In an election, 20% of the votes were invalid. A got 55% of valid votes and won by 2000 votes. Total votes polled:

A. 22000

B. 24000

C. 28000

D. 25000

Answer: Option D

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Valid votes V, margin 0.1V=2000 → V=20000. Total T, 0.8T=20000 → T=25000.

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A man gave 35% of money to wife, 40% of remainder to son, rest to daughter. Daughter got Rs. 3900. Total money:

A. 12000

B. 8000

C. 10000

D. 9000

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Wife 35%, left 65%, son 40% of 65% = 26%, left 39% = 3900 → total = 10000.

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If x is 50% of y, what percentage of x is y?

A. 200%

B. 150%

C. 100%

D. 250%

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
x = 0.5y. Therefore, y = x / 0.5 = 2x. Thus, y is 200% of x.

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The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:2. If 10% of boys and 15% of girls are absent, what fraction of the total students are present?

A. 17/25

B. 87/100

C. 33/50

D. 22/25

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Total = 5k. Present boys=0.9×3k=2.7k, girls=0.85×2k=1.7k, present=4.4k. Fraction = 4.4/5 = 44/50 = 22/25.

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