In an election there were only two candidates. One of the candidate secured 40% of votes and is defeated by the other candidate by 298 votes. The total number of votes polled is :

Answer: Option C

Let the total number of the voter is 100x and the winner get 60x votes and loser get 40x votes.
∴ According to question
60x - 40x = 298
⇒ x = $$\frac{298}{20}$$
∴ Total Number of voter = 100 × $$\frac{298}{20}$$   = 1490