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

A. 57%

B. 60%

C. 65%

D. 90%

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Total number of votes polled
= (1136 + 7636 + 11628)
= 20400
∴ Required percentage
= $$\left( {\frac{{11628}}{{20400}} \times 100} \right)\% $$
= $$57\% $$

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

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