For Every 10,000 Square Feet of Lumber Used, 116

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Short Answer

For every 10,000 square feet of lumber used, 116.8 square feet is scrap. What percent of the lumber is scrap? (Round to the nearest tenth of a percent)

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Definitions:

Pus

a thick, yellowish or greenish opaque liquid produced in infected tissue, consisting of dead white blood cells and bacteria with tissue debris and serum.

Mediastinum

The central compartment of the thoracic cavity between the lungs, containing the heart, trachea, esophagus, and other structures.

Thoracic Cavity

The part of the body enclosed by the ribs, home to organs such as the heart and lungs.

Diaphragm

A large, dome-shaped muscle located below the lungs that plays a key role in breathing.