An association of mathematics teachers has 1,500 members. Only 525 of these members cast votes in the election for president of the association. What percent of the total membership voted for the winning candidate if the winning candidate received 40 percent of the votes cast?
Choose the most appropriate option
A) 75%	B) 58%	C) 42%	D) 34%	E) 14%
Total umber of members = 1500   Number of members that cast votes = 525   Since , winning candidate received 40 percent of the votes cast   Number of votes for winning candidate = (40/100)*525= 
<gadget id="calculator">(40/100)*525</gadget>
<output>210</output>
210   Percent of total membership that voted for winning candidate= (210/1500)*100= 
<gadget id="calculator">(210/1500)*100</gadget>
<output>14</output>
14%   Answer 14%
<result>E</result>
An association of mathematics teachers has 1,500 members. Only 525 of these members cast votes in the election for president of the association. What percent of the total membership voted for the winning candidate if the winning candidate received 40 percent of the votes cast?