In an election, there were two candidates. One of the candidates secured 48% of the votes and was defeated by the other candidate by 756 votes. Find the total number of votes polled.
Given:
Two-candidate election
One candidate secured 48% of votes
He lost by 756 votes
Find: Total votes = T
Solution:
Since only two candidates: Winner’s share = 100% - 48% = 52%
Victory margin = 52% - 48% = 4% of total votes
Margin = T
T = = 18,900.
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