Question
Water quality managers estimate that a population of algae initially covered square miles of water in a nearby river. After a period of time, the algae grew to cover 375% of its original area. Which of the following expressions represents the area of water, in square miles, that the algae covered after this period of time?
- 0.375x
- 3.75x
- 37.5x
- 375x
The correct answer is: 3.75x
Hint : - find initial value and final value of area using the given percentage to get the equation.
Explanation : -
Given ,the initial area the algae was spread is x sq. miles
The final area after time t is 375% of initial area = 375% of x
=
= 3.75 x
3.75 x represents the area of water in sq. miles that the algae covered after this time period.
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