In a college election, a candidate secured 62 % of the votes and is elected by a majority of 144 votes. The total number of votes polled is:________?
A. 600
B. 800
C. 925
D. 1200
Explanation:
(62 % of x – 38 % of x) = 144
or 24 % of x = 144
x = 14400/24 = 600