Multiple choice

Three candidates contested an election and received $1136,7636,11628$ votes respectively. what percentage of the total votes did the winning candidate get?

  1. 57%

  2. 60%

  3. 65%

  4. 90%

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The total votes are 1136 + 7636 + 11628 = 20400. The winning candidate received 11628 votes, and 11628/20400 × 100 = 57%.

AI explanation

First, find the total number of votes by adding 1136, 7636, and 11628, which equals 20400. The winning candidate received 11628 votes. To find the percentage, divide 11628 by 20400 and multiply by 100, resulting in 57%.