In an election between two candidates, the winner got 58% of the valid votes and won by 4,800 votes. How many valid votes were cast?

A. 28,000

B. 32,000

C. 24,000

D. 30,000

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Answer: D. 30,000

Answer: (D) 30,000

Shortcut: winning margin = 58% − 42% = 16% of valid votes. 16% = 4,800, so 100% = 4,800 × 100 ÷ 16 = 30,000.

Check: 58% of 30,000 = 17,400; 42% = 12,600; difference = 4,800.

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