Question

There are 18 blueberries and 11 cranberries. Which of these are fewer in number and by how many?

• A. Blueberries, 7
• B. Blueberries, 8
• C. Cranberries, 8
• D. Cranberries, 7

Answer 1

The correct option is D Cranberries, 7

$\text{Detailed step-by-step solution:}$
Number of blueberries = 18
Number of cranberries = 11
Cranberries are fewer in number than blueberries by = 18 − 11 = 7


Therefore, there are 7 fewer cranberries than blueberries.