
Mathematics for Machine Technology
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Author: John C. Peterson, Robert D. Smith
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 22, Problem 28A
Finding Percentage, Percent, and Base in Practical Applications
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28. It is estimated that 125 meters of channel iron are required for a job. Channel iron is ordered, including an additional 20% allowance for scrap and waste. Actually, 175 meters of channel iron are used for the job. The amount actually used is what percent more than the amount ordered? Round the answer to the nearest whole percent.
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Mathematics for Machine Technology
Ch. 22 - What is 7.25% of 43.80? Round your answer to 2...Ch. 22 - Express 3.5% as a common fraction.Ch. 22 - Solve the proportion A12=2745 . If necessary,...Ch. 22 - Prob. 4ACh. 22 - Prob. 5ACh. 22 - Prob. 6ACh. 22 - Finding Percentage, Percent, and Base in Practical...Ch. 22 - Finding Percentage, Percent, and Base in Practical...Ch. 22 - Finding Percentage, Percent, and Base in Practical...Ch. 22 - Finding Percentage, Percent, and Base in Practical...
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