Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
In an election, a candidate got 60% of total valid votes. 20% of votes were invalid. If total votes were 7500, find valid votes candidate got.
A3000
B3600
C4500
D4800
✓ Correct Answer: B — 3600
Valid votes = 80% of 7500 = 6000. Candidate's votes = 60% of 6000 = 3600.
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