In a recent election, James received 2.1 percent of the 2,000 votes cast. To win the election, a candidate needed to receive more than 46 percent of the vote. How many additional votes would James have needed to win the election? Choose the correct choice from the following answers: A) 901 B) 879 C) 990 D) 991 E) 1,001
James = (2.1/100)*2000= 
<gadget id="calculator">(2.1/100)*2000</gadget>
<output>42</output>
42   Votes to win= (46/100)*Total Votes +1 = (46/100)*2000 +1= 
<gadget id="calculator">(46/100)*2000 +1</gadget>
<output>921</output>
921   Remaining Voted needed to win election= 921 - 42= 
<gadget id="calculator">921 - 42</gadget>
<output>879</output>
879   Answer: option 879
<result>B</result>
In a recent election, James received 2.1 percent of the 2,000 votes cast. To win the election, a candidate needed to receive more than 46 percent of the vote. How many additional votes would James have needed to win the election?