In an election that was contested by 2 candidates, one candidate got 20% of the total votes and yet lost by 600 votes. What is the total number of votes cast in the election, assuming all votes are valid?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
Let the total vote be 100x
The winner received = 80% of 100x = 80x
The Loser received = 20% of 100x = 20x
Difference = 80x - 20x = 60x
Value of 60x ≡ 600
1x = 100
100x ≡ 1000
Total votes = 1000