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In an election between two candidates, one received of the total valid votes. of the total votes were invalid. If the total number of votes cast was , find the number of valid votes received by the other candidate.

  1. A
    6,750
  2. B
    5,000
  3. C
    5,550
  4. D
    4,500

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let's calculate the votes step-by-step:
1. Total votes cast:



2. Valid votes:
Since of the votes were invalid, the valid votes constitute of the total votes.



3. Votes received by the second candidate:
The first candidate received of the valid votes, which means the second candidate received of the valid votes.



Therefore, the other candidate received valid votes.

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In an election between two candidates, one received of the total valid votes. of the total votes were invalid. If the total number of votes cast was , find the number of valid votes received by the other candidate.
A
6,750
B
5,000
C
5,550
D
4,500

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