In an election, 80% cast votes. Winner got 55% of cast votes, won by 800. Total voters: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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In an election, 80% cast votes. Winner got 55% of cast votes, won by 800. Total voters:

A. 15000

B. 12000

C. 10000

D. 8000

Answer: Option C

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Cast votes C, winner 0.55C, loser 0.45C, margin 0.1C=800 → C=8000. Total T, 0.8T=8000 → T=10000.

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C. 44%

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