In an election a candidate secures 42 of the votes polled but is defeated by his only opponent by a ...........

Quantitative Aptitude (CPO) Percentage

In an election, a candidate secures 42% of the votes polled but is defeated by his only opponent by a majority of 3080 votes,

because of 1400 invalid votes. The percentage of invalid votes is _______.

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SSC CPO 10th Nov 2022 Shift 1

- Let total votes = x

- Invalid votes = 1400

- Valid votes = x - 1400

- Candidate gets 42% of valid votes, opponent gets 58%

- Majority = 58% - 42% = 16% of valid votes

- 16% of (x - 1400) = 3080

- (x - 1400) = 3080 / 0.16 = 19250

- So, x = 19250 + 1400 = 20650

- Percentage of invalid votes = (1400/20650) × 100 = 6.78% (approx. 7%)

- So, closest option: Option 4 (6%)

Correct Answer: Option 4 (6%)

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