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Chile's Villarrica volcano is about 9,000 feet high. A glacial cap and snow cover everything above about 5,000 feet. Approximately what percentage of the volcano's height is not covered in snow and ice?

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to find a percentage divide the amount that is by the total height. 9000-5000=4000
4000/9000 = .44
Your answer is 44%
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