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  • 02-03-2021
  • Mathematics
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An electrician bought 120 feet of electrical wire and used 105 feet of it
What percent of the wire went unused?
A 15%
B 12.5%
C 8.75%
D 7%

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rococo908
rococo908 rococo908
  • 02-03-2021

Answer:

B. 12.5%

Step-by-step explanation:

Find how much was unused:

120 - 105

= 15

To find what percent this is, divide it by 120:

15/120

= 0.125

Multiply this by 100:

0.125(100)

= 12.5

So, 12.5% of the wire went unused

The correct answer is B. 12.5%

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