A manager buys fresh carrots in 20-pound cartons. After the carrots have been cleaned, trimmed, and chopped each carton yields 17 pounds of carrots (EP). What is the waste percentage for fresh carrots?

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The waste percentage is calculated by subtracting the yield (17 pounds) from the original weight (20 pounds), dividing by the original weight, and then multiplying by 100. So, the calculation is ((20 - 17) / 20) * 100 = 15%.

A Manager Buys Fresh Carrots in 20-Pound Cartons