Write the fraction.
-At Smith's Apple Orchard one day, 59 people were picking apples, 31 people were picking pumpkins, and 10 people were picking raspberries. What fractional part of the people were picking either apples or pumpkins?
A) $\frac { 59 } { 100 }$
B) $\frac { 31 } { 100 }$
C) $\frac { 90 } { 10 }$
D) $\frac { 90 } { 100 }$

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total number of people is 59 + 31 + 10 = 100. The number of people picking apples or pumpkins is 59 + 31 = 90. Therefore, the fractional part is $\frac{90}{100}$.

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