Question

Lou and Jacob sold 200 pieces of jewelry. If 20% of Lou's sales were rings, and Jacob sold 35 rings, who sold more rings? How many more?

A. Jacob sold 5 more rings than Lou
B. Lou sold 5% more rings than Jacob
C. Jacob sold 5% more rings than Lou
D. Lou sold 5 more rings than Jacob


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Answer 1

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Explanation

If they EACH sold 200 pieces

then Lou sold 200 x 20% = 200 x .20 = 40 rings which is 5 more than Jacob