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A part for a machine is 1/4 inch too small. If the correct size for the part is 4 inches, by what % is the part is too small?

1/4 %
4 %
6 1/4 %
10 %
12 1/2 %

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1/4 inch = 0.25 inch
Original size is 4 inch.

So % small is = 0.25 * 100 / 4 = 0.25 * 25 = 6.25 % or 6 1/4 %

Answer C.
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A part for a machine is 1/4 inch too small. If the correct size for the part is 4 inches, by what % is the part is too small?

1/4 %
4 %
6 1/4 %
10 %
12 1/2 %

please explian
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(4-9/4)/4 --> (16/4-15/4)4 --> 1/4/4 --> 1/8 so it should be 12 1/2 %
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A part for a machine is 1/4 inch too small. If the correct 08 Mar 2008, 20:55
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1/4/4 --> 1/8
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How ? I think the correct answer is 6 1/4%
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Yes, I think C is correct.
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I got C too. Cant understand how GMATBLACKBELT got what he got.. can u pls be more clearer?
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A part for a machine is 1/4 inch too small. If the correct size for the part is 4 inches, by what % is the part is too small?

1/4 %
4 %
6 1/4 %
10 %
12 1/2 %

please explian

(4-9/4)/4 --> (16/4-15/4)4 --> 1/4/4 --> 1/8 so it should be 12 1/2 %
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pfffft hahahahaha, ya it def is 6 1/4 %. I dont know why I said 1/4/4 = 1/8 b/c it clearly is 1/16.

Sorry for the mix up.
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the best answer is C
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