Asked by LeeAnne

The thermoshpere is 415 km deep. Calculate the percent of the atmosphere made up by the thermosphere if the total atmospehere extends 500 km.

I need to show my work ~ help!
thank you so much!
Answered by Bobby
You divide 415 by 500.

415/500=.83

Convert the decimal to percent so .83=83%.

I wish I could show my work for 415/500, but that's kinda hard to do on the computer.
Answered by LeeAnne
Thank you Bobby you are a life saver!
Answered by Bobby
No problem.
Answered by JoLynn
Thank you. My son had the same problem tonight. Thanks....
Answered by Andrea
No the answer is 85 because, you subtract 500-415=85.
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