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

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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 grapefruit heavier than the apple?

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a = 0.9 o
so,
o = a/0.9 = 1.111a
so, the orange is 11% heavier than the apple.

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Jason Prado answered Apr 10, 2018

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Answer:

i think it is 20%

Chronikum answered Apr 12, 2018

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