In an election, the votes cast for two candidates are in the ratio 3 : 10. If all votes are valid votes and if the successful candidates received 156200 votes, then the total votes polled are:
1. 356200
2. 179256
3. 468600
4. 203060
1. 356200
2. 179256
3. 468600
4. 203060
Correct Answer – Option 4 : 203060
Given:
Votes received by two candidates in terms of ratio = 3 : 10
Total votes received = 156200
Calculation:
Let the votes got by two candidates be 3x & 10x
10x = 156200
⇒ x = 15620
Total votes polled = 3x + 10x
⇒ 13 × 15620 = 203060
∴ The total votes polled are 203060.