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In an election between two candidates one who got 65% of the votes won the election by 852 votes. Then total votes polled in the election was?

A2840

B1710

C2690

D1920

Answer:

A. 2840

Read Explanation:

65% - 35% = 852 30% => 852 1% => 852/30 Total votes => 100% = 852/30 x 100 = 2840


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