Mathematics For Machine Technology
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Author: Peterson, John.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 24, Problem 8A
Finding Percentage, Percent, and Base in Practical Applications
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8. A casting, when first poured, is 17.875 centimeters long. The casting shrinks 0.188 centimeter as it cools. What is the percent shrinkage? Round the answer to 2 decimal places.
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Ch. 24 - What is 7.25% of 43.80? Round your answer to 2...Ch. 24 - Express 3.5% as a common fraction.Ch. 24 - Solve the proportion A12=2745 . If necessary,...Ch. 24 - Prob. 4ACh. 24 - Prob. 5ACh. 24 - Prob. 6ACh. 24 - Finding Percentage, Percent, and Base in Practical...Ch. 24 - Finding Percentage, Percent, and Base in Practical...Ch. 24 - Finding Percentage, Percent, and Base in Practical...Ch. 24 - Finding Percentage, Percent, and Base in Practical...
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