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In 2011, by what per cent should the votes of C increase to exceed the votes of B in the same year by 12%?

A 51%

B 33.9%

C 80.9%

D 53.5%

E 92.6%

Solution

Correct Answer: Option C

From the given data,

Number of votes acquired by B in 2011 (in lakhs) = 4.2

Number of votes 12% more than that acquired by B(in lakhs) = 4.2 + (12% of 4.2) = 4.704

Number of votes acquired by C in 2011 (in lakhs) = 2.6

Minimum % increase required by C to exceed number of votes of B \(= \;\frac{{4.704\; - \;2.6}}{{2.6}} \times 100 = 80.9\%\)

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