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In an election between two candidates, the winner secured 58% of the total valid votes and won by a margin of 4,800 votes. Find the total number of valid votes polled.

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  • A32000
  • B30000
  • C24000
  • D28000

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The winner got 58% and the loser 42%, so the margin is 16% of the total. Total = 4800 / 0.16 = 30,000 votes.
Answer: B) 30000

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