- A12000
- B10000
- C14000
- D9600
Step-by-Step Solution
The loser got 44%, so the margin is 56% − 44% = 12% of the votes = 1440. Total = 1440 / 0.12 = 12000.
Answer: A) 12000
Only two candidates stood for sarpanch in a village poll. The winner took 56% of the votes and beat the other candidate by 1440 votes. If no vote was invalid, how many votes were cast?
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