SOLUTION: about 1/2 of the country is covered in forest and about 1/4 is covered in fresh water.what fraction of country is not covered in either fresh water or forest?

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Question 1099791: about 1/2 of the country is covered in forest and about 1/4 is covered in fresh water.what fraction of country is not covered in either fresh water or forest?
Answer by ikleyn(52810) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use 4 fingers on your hand.

2 of the fingers will represent the forest.

1 of the fingers will represent fresh water.

Next use your head.