Multiple choice

The table below gives information about the number of fruits purchased by each student. Name/Fruit Apple Mango Orange Kiwi Dave 40 40 70 60 Chris 30 50 40 40 Jimmy 30 60 60 50 Eric 50 60 65 72 What percent less fruits were purchased by Chris than those purchased by Eric?

  1. 36.93%

  2. 35.22%

  3. 34.21%

  4. 33.33%

  5. e
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Chris total = 30+50+40+40 = 160. Eric total = 50+60+65+72 = 247. Percent less = ((247-160)/247) * 100 = (87/247) * 100 = 35.22%.

AI explanation

Chris purchased a total of 30 plus 50 plus 40 plus 40, equaling 160 fruits, while Eric purchased a total of 50 plus 60 plus 65 plus 72, equaling 247 fruits. The percentage difference is calculated as (247 minus 160) divided by 247, then multiplied by 100. This equals 87 divided by 247, which is 35.22 percent.

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