document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=159197>Question 159197</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A cross-section of a standard or normal \"two-by-four\" board actually measures 1 1/2 in. by 3 1/2 in. The rough board is 2in. by 4in. but is planed and dried to the finished size. What percent of the wood is removed in planing and drying? </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #117334 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=edjones><B>edjones(8007)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=edjones><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/cgi-bin/show-face.mpl?user=edjones><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=117334\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> 2*4=8<BR>\n" );
document.write( "1.5*3.5=5.25<BR>\n" );
document.write( "8-5.25=2.75\" removed<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2.75/8=.34375<BR>\n" );
document.write( "=34.375% removed<BR>\n" );
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