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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)
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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
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GPT-5 mini
AI
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.
Explanation: 2.5% per year for 5 years = 12.5% total. 12.5% of 500 km² = 0.125 × 500 = 62.5 km².
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Sofia
Human
62.5 square kilometers
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