About 75% of the wate produced in the U. S i recyclable. Micah’ family ha 40 pound of trah. He want to etimate how much of thi trah i recyclable

Gerasimos R asked Jul 13, 2023

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Gerasimos R asked Jul 13, 2023

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Answer:

30 lb

Explanation:

75% of trash is recyclable.

40 lb trash.

75% of 40 lb = = 40/100 × 75 lb = 0.40 × 75 lb = 30 lb

Answer: 30 lb

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