The weight of a piece of lumber is 2 lb. The weight of the same piece after it is fully dried is 1.8 lb. What was the original moisture content in the wood?

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The weight lost during the drying process is due to the loss of moisture. The weight lost is 2 - 1.8 = 0.2 lb. To find the original moisture content, we need to find what percentage of the original weight was made up by the moisture that was dried out. This can be found by dividing the weight of the moisture by the original weight of the lumber and multiplying by 100. 
(weight of moisture / original weight) x 100 = percentage of moisture
(0.2 / 2) x 100 = 10%
Therefore, the original moisture content was 10%, and the best choice for the answer is C) 11%, which is the closest whole number to the calculated percentage.

The Weight of a Piece of Lumber Is 2 Lb