Question

Quality Homes Construction Company orders only lumber that is at least 85% clear-free of defects, including knots and edge

defects. In an order containing 65,400 linear feet, what minimum amount of lumber will be free of defects?
(Type a whole number or a decimal)

Answer 1

If the order contains 65,400 linear feet of lumber, and only lumber that is at least 85% clear-free of defects is ordered, then the minimum amount of lumber that will be free of defects is:

0.85 x 65,400 = 55,590 linear feet

So, the minimum amount of lumber that will be free of defects is 55,590 linear feet.