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Chapter 24, Problem 16A

Finding Percentage, Percent, and Base in Practical Applications
Solve the following problems.

16. How many pounds of manganese bronze can be made with 955.0 pounds of copper if the manganese bronze is to contain 58% copper by weight? Round the answer to the nearest whole pound.

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Ch. 24 - What is 7.25% of 43.80? Round your answer to 2...Ch. 24 - Express 3.5% as a common fraction.Ch. 24 - Solve the proportion A12=2745 . If necessary,...Ch. 24 - Prob. 4A Ch. 24 - Prob. 5A Ch. 24 - Prob. 6A Ch. 24 - Finding Percentage, Percent, and Base in Practical...Ch. 24 - Finding Percentage, Percent, and Base in Practical...Ch. 24 - Finding Percentage, Percent, and Base in Practical...Ch. 24 - Finding Percentage, Percent, and Base in Practical...

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