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Question #N72

A survey asked 200 people whether they prefer apples or oranges. Of the 200 people surveyed, 120 people said they prefer apples. What percentage of people surveyed said they prefer oranges?

A. 40%

B. 60%

C. 80%

D. 120%

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Correct Answer is: A

If 120 people prefer apples, then 200 - 120 = 80 people prefer oranges. The percentage of people who prefer oranges is (80/200) * 100 = 40%.