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Marion was burned by exploding gas while trying to start his lawn mower. He

burned the front of both legs above the knees up through his chest to his neck,
half of both arms front and back, and the perineal area. What percentage of his
body did he burn?

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Answer:

37%

Step-by-step explanation:

The chest makes up 18%, half of both legs makes up 9%, half of both arms makes up 9%, and the perineal makes up 1%.

18%+9%+9%+1%= 37%

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