Question

A forest covers 52000 acres. A survey finds that 0.4​% of the forest is​ old-growth trees. How many acres of​ old-growth trees are​ there?

Answer 1

Given:

Total forest area = 52000 acres

Area of old growth trees in the forest = 0.4%

To find:

The area of old growth trees.

Solution:

We have,

Total forest area = 52000 acres

Area of old growth trees in the forest = 0.4%

Area of old growth trees is

`Area=0.4\% \text{ of total forest area}`

`Area=(0.4)/(100)* 52000`

`Area=0.4* 520`

`Area=208`

Therefore, the area of old growth trees is 208 acres.