- A12000
- B13500
- C14000
- D16800
Step-by-Step Solution
The loser got 44%, so the margin is 56 − 44 = 12% of the valid votes. 12% of T = 1680 → T = 14000. (Check: 7840 against 6160.)
Answer: C) 14000
In an election between two candidates, the winner secured 56% of the valid votes and won by 1680 votes. The total number of valid votes polled was:
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