Question

70% of the area of woodland in the country is native woodland. This means there are 350 km² of native woodland in the country. What is the total area of woodland in the country?

A. 500 km²

B. 700 km²

C. 1000 km²

D. 875 km²

Answer 1

The total area of woodland in the country is 500 km².

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the total area of woodland in the country, we need to determine the percentage of woodland that is not native. Since 70% of the area is native woodland, then the remaining 30% is not native woodland. We can use this information to set up a proportion:

70% (native woodland) = 350 km²

30% (non-native woodland) = x km²

Now, solve for x:

x = (30/70) * 350 km² = 150 km²

The total area of woodland in the country is the sum of the native woodland and non-native woodland:

Total area of woodland = 350 km² + 150 km² = 500 km²