There are 12.50 lbs of apples and 12.05 lbs of oranges. Which of the following statements is false about the given information?

Apples weigh more than oranges

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Oranges weigh more than apples

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Weight of apples and oranges are not equal.

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Weight of oranges

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weight of apples

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Solution

The correct option is B Oranges weigh more than apples
Weight of apples = 12.50 lbs

Weight of oranges = 12.05 lbs

Whole part is same.

We have to compare the decimal part.

Decimal part 0.50 is greater than 0.05.

Hence, apples weigh more than oranges.

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There are 12.50 lbs of apples and 12.05 lbs of oranges. Which of the following statements is false about the given information?

The correct option is B Oranges weigh more than applesWeight of apples = 12.50 lbs Weight of oranges = 12.05 lbs Whole part is same. We have to compare the decimal part. Decimal part 0.50 is greater than 0.05. Hence, apples weigh more than oranges.

The correct option is B Oranges weigh more than apples
Weight of apples = 12.50 lbs

Weight of oranges = 12.05 lbs

Whole part is same.

We have to compare the decimal part.

Decimal part 0.50 is greater than 0.05.

Hence, apples weigh more than oranges.