Question

The white shark can grow to a length of 21 feet. This is 52.5% of the maximum length of the Baird's beaked whale. Find the maximum length of the Baird's beaked whale. If necessary, round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

31 ft.

Explanation:

so 52.5% leaves 47.5% left. and so you can take 21 * 1.475 (147.5%) and get 30.975. you round to the nearest tenth which goes up to 31 ft.

Answer 2

40

Explanation:

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