In an election between two candidates, a candidate secured 60% of the valid votes and is elected by a majority of 180 votes. The total number of valid votes is:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
Let total number of votes = 100x
winner votes = 60% of 100x
= \(\frac{3}{5}\) × 100x = 60x
looser votes = 100x - 60x = 40x
Difference = 60x - 40x = 20x
According to question ,
20x = 180
x = 9
Total number of votes = 100 × 9 = 900