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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 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?

A grapefruit is 8% heavier than an orange, and an apple is 10% lighter than the orange-example-1
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20% heavier

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The grapefruit is 18% heavier
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