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A safety inspection finds 12 hazards, and 9 are corrected by Friday. What percent were corrected?

Correct Answer

C) 75 percent.

Nine corrected hazards out of twelve equals 75 percent.

Answer Options
A
65 percent.
B
70 percent only.
C
75 percent.
D
80 percent done.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Nine corrected hazards out of twelve equals 75 percent.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: 65 percent.

65 percent. is below the supported result for hazard correction calculation; it likely drops a required step.

Option B: 70 percent only.

70 percent only. is below the supported result for hazard correction calculation; it likely drops a required step.

Option D: 80 percent done.

80 percent done. is above the supported result for hazard correction calculation; it likely adds a step the rule does not support.

Memory Technique

Hazard Correction lock for Reviewing Safety: corrected is the harm, hazards is the guard.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Hazard correction calculation from Cal/OSHA Title 8 Construction Safety Orders; CSLB B General Building. / Cal/OSHA Title 8 hazard correction and safety inspection concepts; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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