A $500\, W$ heating unit is designed to operate from a $115\, volt$ line. If the line voltage drops to $110\, volt$, the percentage drop in heat output will be ............... $\%$

  • A

    $10.20$

  • B

    $8.1$

  • C

    $8.6$

  • D

    $7.6$

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