A candidate got 35% of the votes polled and he lost to his rival by 2250 votes. How many votes were cast?
Q1. A candidate got 35% of the votes polled and he lost to his rival by 2250 votes. How many votes were cast?
Answer: 7500
Explanation: The winner got 65% and loser 35%, a difference of 30% = 2250 votes; total votes = 2250/0.30 = 7500.