In a certificate by mistake a candidate gave his height as 25% more than actual height. In the interview panel, he clarified that his height was 5 feet 6 nches. Find the % correction made by the candidate from his stated height to his actual height? Choose the most appropriate option
A) 15 B) 20 C) 18 D) 16.5 E) 25

Rationale: his height was = 5 feet 6 inch = 6 + 60 = 66 inch . required % correction = 66 * ( 1.25 - 1 ) = 16.5 d
Answer: D