SOLUTION: a lot has trees covering 33 1/3% of the area. if the trees cover 8166.7 ft.2 what is the total area to the nearest whole square foot.

Question 570376: a lot has trees covering 33 1/3% of the area. if the trees cover 8166.7 ft.2 what is the total area to the nearest whole square foot.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a lot has trees covering 33 1/3% of the area. if the trees cover 8166.7 ft.2 what is the total area to the nearest whole square foot.
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Let total area = "x":
33 1/3% * x = 8166.7 ft^2
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x = 8166.7/(33 1/3%)
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x = (8166.7*100) / (33 1/3) = 24,500.1 sq. ft.
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cheers,
Stan H.
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