The diagram shows a rectangle, EFGHEFGHEFGH, and a semi-circle. FG FG\,FG is the diameter of the semi-circle. EF=18 cmEF = 18\text{ cm}EF=18 cm and FG=16 cmFG = 16\text{ cm}FG=16 cm.

Calculate the percentage of the area of the rectangle that is shaded. Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place.
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