Correct Answer - Option 2 : 1,60,000
Given:
In the assembly election, B got 16,000 more votes than A.
A and B got 35% and 45% votes respectively
Concepts used:
Total votes cast = Votes obtained by A + Votes obtained by B
Calculation:
Let total votes cast be x.
⇒ Votes obtained by A = 0.35x
⇒ Votes obtained by B = 0.45x
In the assembly election, B got 16,000 more votes than A.
⇒ 0.45x – 0.35x = 16,000
⇒ 0.10x = 16,000
⇒ x = 1,60,000
∴ Total number of votes cast are equal to 1,60,000.
