Multiple choice

In the elections held during August, 60% of the respondents favoured Mr. A, while the balance favoured Mr. B. It was found in September polls that 10% of Mr. A's supporters switched their preference to Mr. B, while the same percentage of Mr. B's supporters switched their preference to Mr. A. What percent of the total number of the electorate should now switch their preference from Mr. A to Mr. B so that they are on par?

  1. 6%

  2. 8%

  3. 10%

  4. 14%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Initial: A=60, B=40. After switch: A = 60 - 6 + 4 = 58, B = 40 - 4 + 6 = 42. Difference is 16. To make them equal (50 each), A must lose 8% of the total electorate.

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