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Food waste, paper waste and plastic waste have typical densities of \(280 kg/m^3\), \(80 kg/m^3\), and \(50 kg/m^3\), respectively. The mixed waste is composed of 70% food waste, 20% paper waste and 10% plastic waste. The density of the mixed waste is ______ \(kg/m^3\). (rounded off to 2 decimal places). Neglect compaction effect.
Food waste, paper waste and plastic waste have typical densities of \(280 kg/m^3\), \(80 kg/m^3\), and \(50 kg/m^3\), respectively. The mixed waste is composed of 70% food waste, 20% paper waste and 10% plastic waste. The density of the mixed waste is ______ \(kg/m^3\). (rounded off to 2 decimal places). Neglect compaction effect.
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Correct Answer: 142
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