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In an election between two candidates, 86% of the registered voters cast their votes and 6% of the votes polled were found invalid. The winning candidate got 58% of the valid votes and won the election by a margin of 202100 votes. How many voters were registered?

Asked in RRB JE CBT 1 2025 · 2025
Election Based · Quantitative Aptitude
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Quantitative AptitudePercentageElection BasedValid and Invalid VotesRRB JE CBT 1 20252025
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Winning Margin = Winner’s Votes − Loser’s Votes.

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