In an election between two candidates, a candidate who gets 72% of votes is elected by a majority of 572 votes. Find the total number of the votes polled. (assuming all votes are valid) |
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1300 |
(72 - 28)% of total polled votes = 572 44% of total polled votes = 572 Total polled votes = \(\frac{572}{44}\) × 100 = 1300 |