- A45000
- B40000
- C30000
- D50000
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The winner got 60% and the loser 40%, so the margin of 20% equals 8000, giving a total of 8000 ÷ 0.20 = 40000 votes.
Answer: B) 40000
In an election between two candidates, the winner secured 60% of the valid votes and won by a margin of 8000 votes. Find the total number of valid votes polled.
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