Numbers & Algebra

1:

In an election for the President, if 261 valid votes are cast, for the 5 contestants then least number of votes a candidate requires to receive to win the election are

A.

53

B.

54

C.

257

D.

72

 

Answer : A

Explanation :

Worst scenario is when other four get equal number of votes.
Let the winning candidate get x votes.
∴ x > (261-x) / 4
=> x > 52 
x = 53

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