Three candidates contested an election and received 561, 716 and 1111votes respectively. What percentage of the total votes did the winning candidate got?  Choose the correct choice from the following answers
A) 46%
B) 35%
C) 50%
D) 25%
E) 62%
Total number of votes polled = (561 + 716 + 1111)= 
<gadget id="calculator">(561 + 716 + 1111)</gadget>
<output>2_388</output>
2388   Required percentage= 1111/2388 * 100 = 46% (approximately)   46%nswer: Option 46%
<result>A</result>
Three candidates contested an election and received 561, 716 and 1111votes respectively. What percentage of the total votes did the winning candidate got?