Three candidates contested an election and received 3644 votes, 7636 votes, and 12720 votes respectively. What percentage of the total votes did the winning candidate receive?
Choose the correct choice from the following answers.
A) 53%  B) 55%  C) 57%  D) 59%  E) 61%
The total number of votes polled = (3644 + 7636 + 12720)= 
<gadget id="calculator">(3644 + 7636 + 12720)</gadget>
<output>24_000</output>
24000   The winner's percentage= 12720/24000 * 100= 
<gadget id="calculator">12720/24000 * 100</gadget>
<output>53</output>
53%   The answer is 53%.
<result>A</result>
Three candidates contested an election and received 3644 votes, 7636 votes, and 12720 votes respectively. What percentage of the total votes did the winning candidate receive?