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A balanced plate weighs 500 g. 50% should be grains, 25% proteins, and 25% vegetables/fruits. How many grams of each should be placed on the plate?

hard 3 marks Class 3 · EVS · Foods We Eat
Answer
Grains: 250 g, Proteins: 125 g, Vegetables/Fr: 125 g

The correct answer is Grains: 250 g, Proteins: 125 g, Vegetables/Fr: 125 g — List the amounts: grains 250 g, proteins 125 g, vegetables/fruits 125 g.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Calculate 50% of 500 g: 0.5 × 500 = 250 g of grains.
  2. Calculate 25% of 500 g: 0.25 × 500 = 125 g of proteins.
  3. Calculate the remaining 25% of 500 g: 0.25 × 500 = 125 g of vegetables/fruits.
  4. List the amounts: grains 250 g, proteins 125 g, vegetables/fruits 125 g.
Common mistake: Adding percentages incorrectly

Concept tested: Portion distribution

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