In May Mrs Lee's earnings were 50 percent of the Lee family's total income. In June Mrs Lee earned 20 percent more than in May. If the rest of the family's income was the same both months, then, in June, Mrs Lee's earnings were approximately what percent of the Lee family's total income ? Choose the correct choice from the following.
A) 55
B) 56
C) 34
D) 78
E) 23

Rationale: lets say the family income is 100 in may , lee earned 50 family income is 50 in june , lee earned 20 % more than may , so it is ( 50 + 20 * 50 / 100 = 60 ) family income is same 50 in june lee ' s income percent is 60 * 100 / 110 ~ 55 ans is a
Answer: A