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A 3.00" block is milled to 2.75".what percent is removed by milling.( round 2 places )

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Answer:


8.33\%

Explanation:

we know that

The total removed by milling is equal to (3.00"-2.75")=0.25"

In this problem 3.00" represent the 100%

so

using proportion

Find out how much percentage represent the total removed by milling


(3.00)/(100)=(0.25)/(x)\\\\x=100*0.25/3.00\\\\x=8.33\%

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