A Firm Is Using Cumulative Voting and Four Director Spots

A firm is using cumulative voting and four director spots are up for election. There are 3.6 million shares outstanding. How many shares must a minority owner own or control to ensure that he or she can gain control of one seat on the board of directors?

A) 900,001
B) 880,001
C) 720,001
D) 1,800,001
E) 1,750,001 [((1/(4 + 1) ) * 3.6 million] + 1