Question

A forest covers 31,000 acres. A survey finds that 0.2 ​% of the forest is​ old-growth trees. How many acres of​ old-growth trees are​ there?

Answer 1

There are 62 acres of old growth trees

Explanation:

You would need to find 0.2% of 31,000

Lets say 0.2% of 31,000 is Y

Y = 0.2/100

Y = 0.2 ÷ 100 x 31,000

Y= 62