A candidate got 35% of the votes and lost to the rival by 2400 votes. How many votes were cast?	Answers
A) 7700 B) 8000 C) 8300 D) 8600 E) 8900
35%-----------L   65%-----------W   ------------------   30% = 2400   10% = 800   100% of the votes = 8000   Answer: 8000
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A candidate got 35% of the votes and lost to the rival by 2400 votes. How many votes were cast?