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Explanation
Correct answer: D.
Choice D is correct. The proportion of the paper clips that are size large can be written as , or . Therefore, the percentage of the paper clips that are size large is , or .
Desmos solution:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. This is the percentage of the paper clips that are not size large.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.