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In an election between two candidates, the winner secured 62% of the total votes and won by 4800 votes. Find the total number of votes polled.

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  • A16000
  • B24000
  • C20000
  • D18000

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The winner got 62% and the loser 38%, so the margin is 24% of the total. 24% = 4800, so 1% = 200 and the total = .
Answer: C) 20000

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