Three candidates contested an election and received 3554 votes, 7926 votes, and 16520 votes respectively. What percentage of the total votes did the winning candidate receive?  Choose one:
A) 55%	B) 56%	C) 57%	D) 58%	E) 59%
The total number of votes polled = (3554 + 7926 + 16520)= 
<gadget id="calculator">(3554 + 7926 + 16520)</gadget>
<output>28_000</output>
28000   The winner's percentage= 16520/28000 * 100= 
<gadget id="calculator">16520/28000 * 100</gadget>
<output>59</output>
59%   The answer is 59%.
<result>E</result>
Three candidates contested an election and received 3554 votes, 7926 votes, and 16520 votes respectively. What percentage of the total votes did the winning candidate receive?