Question

The hiking trail 2600 miles long and passes through fourteen states. Because it is their first time hiking the trail, Janet and kellen plan to start hiking in Georgia and hike 416 miles. What percent of the trail will they hike?

Answer 1

They will hike 16% of the trail in Georgia.

Explanation:

We have that:

The hiking trail is of 2600 miles.

416 of those miles are in Georgia?

What percent of the trail will they hike?

Georgia distance multiplied by 100% and divided by the total distance. So

416*100%/2600 = 16%

They will hike 16% of the trail in Georgia.