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The pyramid P is formed from two parts made of different materials.

The top part of P has a mass of 92.8 g and is made from material with a density of 2.9 g/cm3

The bottom part of P has a mass of 972.8 g

The average density of P is 4.7 g/cm3

 

Calculate the volume of the top part of P as a percentage of the total volume of P.

Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place.

You must show all your working.

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The pyramid P is formed from two parts made of different materials.

The top part of P has a mass of 92.8 g and is made from material with a density of 2.9 g/cm3

The bottom part of P has a mass of 972.8 g

The average density of P is 4.7 g/cm3

 

Calculate the volume of the top part of P as a percentage of the total volume of P.

Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place.

You must show all your working.