A certain alloy contains 14.25% nickel. how much nickel is there in a piece weighing 375 pounds? round to the nearest hundredth.

A. 112.49

B. 78.92

C. 12.24

D. 5344

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Maximillian Cantrell

23 March, 05:38

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Tootsie · Answer 1

The answer is 53.44 because 14.25 is part of 100 and 375 is 100 times 3.75 so i multiplied 14.25 by 3.75 and got the answer

Jase Rollins · Answer 2

A percent is of 100: 14.25% =.1425

.1425x375=

53.4375

Second place to the right of the decimal is the hundredths so: 53.44lb

A certain alloy contains 14.25% nickel. how much nickel is there in a piece weighing 375 pounds? round to the nearest hundredth.A. 112.49B. 78.92C. 12.24D. 5344