Three candidates contested an election and received 3644 votes, 7606 votes, and 13750 votes respectively. What percentage of the total votes did the winning candidate receive?
Choose the correct answer:
A) 55%	B) 56%	C) 57%	D) 58%	E) 59%
The total number of votes polled = (3644 + 7606 + 13750)= 
<gadget id="calculator">(3644 + 7606 + 13750)</gadget>
<output>25_000</output>
25000   The winner's percentage= 13750/25000 * 100= 
<gadget id="calculator">13750/25000 * 100</gadget>
<output>55</output>
55%   The answer is 55%.
<result>A</result>
Three candidates contested an election and received 3644 votes, 7606 votes, and 13750 votes respectively. What percentage of the total votes did the winning candidate receive?