Question

Margaret and Peter purchased timber to build the frame of their house. They

purchased a length of 342 metres of timber. If the wastage was 8%, what length of
timber was actually used in the frame?​

Answer 1

Answer: 314.64

Explanation:

Length of timber wasted = 8/100 × 342 = 27.36

Therefore, subtract 27.36 from 342 to get the length of timber that was used