Three candidates contested an election and received 1000, 2000 and 4000votes respectively. What percentage of the total votes did the winning candidate got?
Choose the correct choice from the following options.
A) 30%  B) 50%  C) 57%  D) 62%  E) 75%
Total number of votes polled = (1000 + 2000 + 4000)= 
<gadget id="calculator">(1000 + 2000 + 4000)</gadget>
<output>7_000</output>
7000   Required percentage= 4000/7000 * 100 = 57% (approximately)   Answer: Option 57%
<result>C</result>
Three candidates contested an election and received 1000, 2000 and 4000votes respectively. What percentage of the total votes did the winning candidate got?