In a recent election, James received 1.5 percent of the 2,000 votes cast. To win the election, a candidate needed to receive more than 50 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) 989
C) 990
D) 971
E) 1,001

Rationale: "james = ( 1.5 / 100 ) * 2000 = 30 votes to win = ( 50 / 100 ) * total votes + 1 = ( 50 / 100 ) * 2000 + 1 = 1001 remaining voted needed to win election = 1001 - 30 = 971 answer : option d"
Answer: D