In a constituency, the total number of people on the electoral roll was 2,75,000. Out of them, 90% cast their votes in an election and 15% of the votes cast were declared invalid. What was the number of valid votes cast?
- A2,10,275
- B2,10,375
- C2,10,325
- D2,10,425
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Total number of people on the electoral roll = 2,75,000
Number of votes cast:
Votes cast=2,75,000×
100
90
=2,47,500
Since 15% of the cast votes were invalid, the percentage of valid votes is 100%−15%=85%.
Number of valid votes cast:
Valid votes=2,47,500×
100
85
=2475×85=2,10,375
Number of votes cast:
Votes cast=2,75,000×
100
90
=2,47,500
Since 15% of the cast votes were invalid, the percentage of valid votes is 100%−15%=85%.
Number of valid votes cast:
Valid votes=2,47,500×
100
85
=2475×85=2,10,375