A small snack shop in Jaipur employs 16 staff members. 50% of them work in food preparation, the rest handle sales. How many staff members handle sales?
Answer
8
The correct answer is 8 — The staff who handle sales are the remaining people.
Step-by-step solution
- of 16 is calculated as .
- The staff who handle sales are the remaining people.
Common mistake: Assuming the remaining staff is and then adding again, leading to 16.
Concept tested: Percentage calculation in employment distribution
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