Of the fruits that arrive at the cannery, 20 percent by weight is rejected before processing. Of the fruit that is processed, 15 percent by weight is rejected before canning. Of the fruit that arrives at the cannery. what percent by weight is canned?

A 32%
B 35%
C 65%
D 68%

Correct Answer: 68%

Let Fruits arrived at cannery = 100 Selected for processing = 100 20 = 80 Percentage of canned fruits = 80 (80 × 15/100) = 68% (ans)
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