Question
Scientists estimate forests are being destroyed on Earth's surface at a rate of 149 acres per minute. Use unit ratios to find the number of acres to the nearest thousand being destroyed each day.
I am completely stumped on this one. HELP!
I am completely stumped on this one. HELP!
Answers
Ms. Sue
Cross multiply and solve for x.
149 / 1 = x / 1,440
149 / 1 = x / 1,440