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Only two candidates A and B contested in an election. In the total of 20000 votes `10%` were invalid. A won the election by 3600 votes. What percent age of valid votes is secured by B?

A

`45%`

B

`40%`

C

`30%`

D

`35%`

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The correct Answer is:
B
(i) Find the number of valid votes.
Total number of valid votes = 18000.
(iii) Let A got x votes, then B got `(18000-x)` votes.
(iv) `x=3600+(1800-x)`
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