But the question was not 20 percent of 5000, it was 20 percent of 5000 â¦ percent. So the answer is 1000 percent. And that, in turn, gives the correct answer of 10.
Split boards are easily repaired if you detect the splits before you incorporate them into a piece of furniture. If you notice the split in the wood after you build something, you may have a bigger problem. To avoid the risk of splits, always cut off the last 2 or 3 inches from a piece of lumber before using it.f you notice the split in the wood after you build something, you may have a bigger problem. To avoid the risk of splits, always cut off the last 2 or 3 inches from a piece of lumber before using it.
Normally, you will split the block in half, then each half will be split again, until the pieces are about 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) at the largest cross section. 1  Stack split wood so that air can circulate around it to allow it to season thoroughly before it is burned in a wood stove or fireplace.