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Which of the following metals has a carbon content between 2% and 4%?

a. Iron
b. Aluminum
c. Mild steel
d. Cast iron

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Final answer:

Cast iron has a carbon content between 2% and 4%, which is significantly higher than that of mild steel, wrought iron, or aluminum.

Step-by-step explanation:

The metal that has a carbon content between 2% and 4% is d. Cast iron. Mild steel typically contains up to about 0.25% of carbon, which is much less than the 2%-4% range. Wrought iron has high purity iron with negligible carbon content, and high carbon steel has up to 1.5% carbon. Aluminum is not an iron-carbon alloy and therefore does not fit this category.

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