Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1447 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 8: General Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude

Subtopic: Ratios & Percentages

Question Statement:

In an election between two candidates, the winner secures 60% of the total valid votes and wins by a margin of 1,200 votes. The total number of valid votes polled is:

Options:

  • (A) 6,000
  • (B) 5,000
  • (C) 7,200
  • (D) 4,800

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Margin $= 60\% - 40\% = 20\%$ of total votes. $0.20 V = 1200 \implies V = 6000$ votes.
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