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29 March, 19:12

A forest covers 66,000 acres. A survey finds that 0.8% of the forested old-growth trees. How many acres of old-growth trees are there?

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  1. 29 March, 19:38
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    528

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Find 0.8% of 66,000

    Do this through the proportional method.

    x = unknown value

    0.8% / 100

    =

    x / 66,000

    Cross multiply

    66,000 x 0.8

    52,800

    Now, since a percent is always over a 100, divide it by 100.

    52,800/100

    528
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