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Which of the following equations for the efficiency of a machine is correct?

Which of the following equations for the efficiency of a machine is correct?
  • A.
    Efficiency = (frac{text{Velocity Ratio}}{text{Mechanical Advantage}}) x 100%
  • B.
    Efficiency = (frac{input}{output}) x 100%
  • C.
    Efficiency = (frac{text{load distance}}{text{effort distance}}) x 100%
  • D.
    Efficiency = (frac{text{Mechanical Advantage}}{text{Velocity Ratio}}) x 100%
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation