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In an election between two candidates, the winner secured 58% of the total votes and won by 4800 votes. What was the total number of votes polled?

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  • A28000
  • B32000
  • C25000
  • D30000

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Winner 58%, loser 42%; margin = 16% of total = 4800, so total = 4800 / 0.16 = 30000.
Answer: D) 30000

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