If x is 11 percent greater than 70, then x =  Choose the correct choice from the following answers
A) 77.7  B) 91.0  C) 88.0  D) 70.9  E) 71.2

Rationale: "11 % of 70 = ( 70 * 0.11 ) = 7.7 11 % greater than 70 = 70 + 7.7 = 77.7 answer is clearly a ."
Answer: A