There are 600 old-growth trees in a forested area measuring 100 acres. A biologist calculates a unit rate based on the data that was collected. Determine what conclusion the biologist can make about the forest.(1 point) Responses The forest has 6 old-growth trees per acre. The forest has 6 old-growth trees per acre. The forest loses 6 old-growth trees per 100 years. The forest loses 6 old-growth trees per 100 years. There is not enough information to determine the number of trees per acre. There is not enough information to determine the number of trees per acre. The forest has 1 old-growth tree per acre.
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To determine the number of old-growth trees per acre, we can calculate the unit rate by dividing the total number of old-growth trees by the total area:
Total old-growth trees = 600
Total area (in acres) = 100
Number of old-growth trees per acre = Total old-growth trees / Total area
Number of old-growth trees per acre = 600 trees / 100 acres = 6 trees per acre
Therefore, the correct conclusion the biologist can make about the forest is:
The forest has 6 old-growth trees per acre.
