At an election involving two candidates, 68 votes were declared invalid the winning candidate secures 52% and wins by 98 votes. The total numbers of votes polled is: 

A    2382

B    2450

C    2518

D    None of these 

Solution

Correct Answer: Option C

 

suppose, required number of votes=x valid votes=(x-68) here, (x-68) x 52/100-(x-68)x48/100=98 so,x=2518

 

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