In an election four candidates were there in the fray, out of which three were nominated from the three national parties and they got votes in a ratio of 2:3:4.The total votes polled were 1,89,000 and the fourth candidate got 18,000 votes. The votes obtained by the three candidates of the national parties are respectively: (assuming all votes valid)
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
Ratio of votes of three candidates = 2 : 3 : 4
Sum of votes of three candidates = 189000 - 18000 = 171000
(2R + 3R + 4R) = 171000
9R = 171000
R = 19000
Now, the votes of three candidates are,
2R = 2 × 19000 = 38000
3R = 3 × 19000 = 57000
4R = 4 × 19000 = 76000