Question

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There were 2,500 sales at a grocery store
in one day. Of these sales, 50% happened
before noon, 15% happened between
noon and 4 PM, and the rest happened
after 4 PM.
How many sales happened after 4 PM?
A 875
B 375
C 450
D 625

Answer 1

The answer is 875.

Explanation:

Based on the given conditions, formulate: 2500x(1-15%-50%)

Calculate the sum or difference: 2500x(0.85-0.5)

Calculate the sum or difference: 2500xx0.35

Calculate the product or quotient: 875

get the result: 875

Answer: 875