In an election 10 of the voters on the voter list did not cast their vote and 60 voters cast their b...........

Quantitative Aptitude (CDS) Percentage

In an election, 10% of the voters on the voter list did not cast their vote and 60 voters cast their ballot papers blank. There were only two candidates. The

winner was supported by 47% of total voters in the voter list and he got 308 voters more than his rival.The number of voters on the voter list is

3600

6200

6028

6400

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Explanation:

Let the number of voters on voter list is ‘x’.
Valid votes = (0.9x – 60)
Votes in support of 2nd candidate
= (0.9x – 60) – 0.47x
According to question-
0.47x – [(0.9x – 60) – 0.47x] = 308
=> 0.94x – 0.9x + 60 = 308
0.04x = 248
x = 6200