SOLUTION: The following represents the way a new company ships its goods. Second day air freight - 40% Truck - 45% Next Day Air Freight - 15% If the company shipped a total of 550 i

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Question 68751: The following represents the way a new company ships its goods.
Second day air freight - 40%
Truck - 45%
Next Day Air Freight - 15%
If the company shipped a total of 550 items last month, how many were shipped using second-day air freight?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The following represents the way a new company ships its goods.
Second day air freight - 40%
Truck - 45%
Next Day Air Freight - 15%
If the company shipped a total of 550 items last month, how many were shipped using second-day air freight?
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40%(550)=0.40(550)=220
Cheers,
Stan H.