Question

Of the 189 miles of beaches at Ocean Side, 7% are privately owned 39% are owned by resorts, and 54% are public beaches. How many miles of beach are NOT public?

Answer 1

54% are public, so 100% - 54% = 46% are not public.

Multiply the total miles by 46%"

189 x 0.46 = 86.94 miles are not public. (Round answer as needed)