2017 · Q108
In an election which was contested by two candidates, X and Y, 4000 votes were polled. Suppose that every vote was polled in favour of either of the two candidates. Candidate Y got 40% of vote polled and was defeated. What was the margin of defeat?
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- A500 votes
- B800 votes
- C1200 votes
- D1600 votes
Explanation
Y received 40% of 4000 = 1600 votes, so X received 2400. Y was defeated by 2400 − 1600 = 800 votes. Hence (B).