Question

A forest covers 62,000 acres. A survey finds that 0.8​% of the forest is​ old-growth trees. How many acres of​ old-growth trees are​ there?

Answer 1

496 acres

Explanation:

0.8% is equal to 0.008.

You would multiply 0.008 and 62,000 because you're finding how much 0.8% of 62,000 is.

0.008 * 62,000 = 496

496 acres