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

By what percentage is the apple lighter than the grapefruit?

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Answer:

it is 16.666% or 16 2/3%

Explanation:

User Michael Lukin
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check the picture below.
A grapefruit is 8% heavier than an orange, and an apple is 10% lighter than the orange-example-1
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