The wiki ZEM numbers are based on known EQEMU values, the devs have repeatedly stated they aren't really accurate to how they coded the ZEM here, but the general differences are in line with which zones are higher than others.
On the wiki, 75 is baseline. So when we see a zone had an 85 that means the ZEM (the modifier to the baseline) is 10. Baseline 75, zone experience modifier of 10, for a total of 85.
When the staff says they increased a ZEM by 11% they are increasing the modifier, that's what the ZEM is, just the modifier above baseline. So for the previous 85 zone they would be increasing the 10 modifier by 11%, not adding 11% of 85 to the total.
So yeah, the way you are calculating it would be more accurate, but most of the player base completely misunderstands it (including whoever updates these wiki values) and just applies that % number from the patch notes to the total zone value the wiki shows and declares that the new "ZEM".
Rogean confirmed this in prior posts following ZEM patches, but won't say more about how the actual server ZEM values work other than to say that the wiki isn't really accurate in terms of the literal numbers and that it confuses players more than helps them.....and to just play and enjoy the zones you enjoy and then come to your own XP rate conclusions.
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