Numerical Test Question 67 – Recycled waste composition

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Scenario

The chart shows how 860 tonnes of waste collected from an office estate were divided between six materials.

Waste composition
  • Paper: 28%
  • Food: 22%
  • Plastic: 16%
  • Metal: 9%
  • Glass: 7%
  • Other: 18%

Question

How many more tonnes were paper and food combined than plastic and metal combined?

  • A. 258 tonnes
  • B. 198 tonnes
  • C. 215 tonnes
  • D. 172 tonnes
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Correct answer: C. 215 tonnes

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