Drying
The raw wood beam weighs 85 kg.
It is calculated that drying will reduce its weight in a ratio of 5:6. What will be the weight of this beam after drying?
It is calculated that drying will reduce its weight in a ratio of 5:6. What will be the weight of this beam after drying?
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