Mathematics For Machine Technology
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Author: Peterson, John.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 24, Problem 30A
Finding Percentage, Percent, and Base in Practical Applications
Solve the following problems.
30. The day shift of a manufacturing firm produces 6% defective pieces out of a total production of 1638 pieces. The night shift produces
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Chapter 24 Solutions
Mathematics For Machine Technology
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