If x is 12 percent greater than 70, then x =  Pick one
A) 78.4
B) 91.0
C) 88.0
D) 70.4
E) 71.2
12% of 70 = (70*0.11) = 8.4   12% greater than 70 = 70 + 8.4= 
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<output>78.4</output>
78.4   78.4nswer is clearly 78.4.
<result>A</result>
If x is 12 percent greater than 70, then x =