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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!
12 years ago

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Ms. Sue
Cross multiply and solve for x.

149 / 1 = x / 1,440

12 years ago

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