In a Panchayat election, three contestants - A, B, and C - are contesting. 75% of the total population of 8000 cast their votes. There were no invalid or NOTA votes in the election. A got the least votes, with only 300 votes. B got 66% of the total votes and won the election. How many votes did B get?
- A5280
- B3660
- C4060
- D3960
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Given data:
Total population = 8000
Percentage of votes cast = 75%
Calculate total votes polled:
Total votes cast=75% of 8000=
100
75
×8000=6000 votes
The question states B got 66% of the total votes polled to win the election:
Votes received by B=66% of 6000=
100
66
×6000=3960 votes
Total population = 8000
Percentage of votes cast = 75%
Calculate total votes polled:
Total votes cast=75% of 8000=
100
75
×8000=6000 votes
The question states B got 66% of the total votes polled to win the election:
Votes received by B=66% of 6000=
100
66
×6000=3960 votes