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1. Rahim sells 60% of apples he had and throws away 15% of the remainder. Next day he sells 50% of the remainder and throws away the rest. what percent (in total) of his apples does Rahim throw?
- A. 17%
- B. 17%
- C. 17%
- D. 17%
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Let total apple = x
At 1st day: Remaining apple = 40% of x = .4x and throwing apple = .4x *15% = .06x
At 2nd day: Remaining apple = .4x - .06x = .34x and throwing apple = .34x *50% = .17x
So total throwing apple = .06x + .17x = .23 x, that menas 23% of total
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