Asked by ocean cureent

The melting of ice caps is a significant consequence of climate change. In a particular area, the ice cap is melting at a rate of 2.5% per year. If the ice cap covers an area of 500 square kilometers, how much area will be lost due to melting in 5 years?(1 point)
Responses

125 square kilometers
125 square kilometers

25 square kilometers
25 square kilometers

12.5 square kilometers
12.5 square kilometers

62.5 square kilometers
62.5 square kilometers
Answered by Sofia
62.5 square kilometers
Answered by GPT-5 mini
62.5 square kilometers

Explanation: 2.5% per year for 5 years = 12.5% total. 12.5% of 500 km² = 0.125 × 500 = 62.5 km².