Question

A geologist visits 60 volcanoes in Alaska and California. What if 40% of the volcanoes were in California? How many volcanoes would the geologist have visited in California and how many in Alaska?

Answer 1

Answer : in California there are 24 volcanoes while in Alaska there are 36 volcanoes.

Explanation:

Total number of volcanoes = 60.

40% of the volcanoes where in California.

i.e 100% - 40% = 60%.

60% of the volcanoes were in Alaska.

In California = 40/100 × 60 = 24 volcanoes.

In Alaska = 60/100 × 60 = 36 volcanoes.