The number which exceeds 12% of it by 52.8 is:  Choose the correct choice from the following choices.
A) 60 B) 77 C) 269 D) 26 E) 91

Rationale: "explanation : let the number be x . then , x – 12 % of x = 52.8 x – ( 12 / 100 ) x = 52.8 x ( 1 – 12 / 100 ) = 52.8 ( 88 / 100 ) x = 52.8 x = ( 100 x 52.8 ) / 88 = 60 answer : a"
Answer: A