Question

A grapefruit is 8% heavier than an orange, and an apple is 10% lighter than the orange.

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By what percentage is the grapefruit heavier than the apple?
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Answer 1

To solve this problem you must apply the proccedure shown below:

1- Let's give values to the weight of each fruit:

orange=0.5 kg
grapefruit=(0.5)+(0.08)(0.5 kg)=0.54 kg
apple=(0.5)-(0.1)(0.5 kg)=0.45 kg

2- Therefore, you have:

%=100%-(apple/grapefruit)x100
%=100%-(0.45/0.54)X100
%=16.66%

The answer is: 16.66%