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In an election, the winning candidate secured 785948 votes and the loosing candidate secured 597369 votes. What is the majority of votes gained by the winning candidate?

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785948
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1383317
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188579
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597369
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Solution

The correct option is C 188579
Votes secured by the winner = 785948
Votes secured by the loser = 597369.
Majority of the winner = Votes secured by winner - Votes secured by loser = 785948 - 597369 = 188579.
Therefore, option c is correct.

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