Question

Quality Homes Construction Company orders only lumber that is at least 90% clear--free of defects. includina knots and edge defects. In an order containing 65,400 linear feet, what minimum amount of lumber will be tree ofdefects?

Answer 1

Given:

Quality Homes Construction Company orders only lumber that is at least 90% clear--free of defects. including knots and edge defects.

Required:

To find the minimum amount of lumber will be free of defects.

Explanation:

The minimum amount of lumber will be free of defects is,

$\begin{gathered} =65400\times\frac{90}{100} \\ \\ =654\times90 \\ \\ =58860 \end{gathered}$

Final Answer:

$58860$