In 19/9, ice and snow in an area was reflecting 535 watts of solar energy per square meter. By 2008, the amount was 5.02 watts per square meter. By what percent was the reflection reduced over this 29-year period of time? Over the 29-year perlod of time the reflection is reduced by% (Round to the nearest tenth as needed)

In 19/9, ice and snow in an area was reflecting 535 watts of solar energy per square meter. By 2008, the amount was 5.02 watts per square meter. By what percent was the reflection reduced over this 29-year period of time? Over the 29-year perlod of time the reflection is reduced by% (Round to the nearest tenth as needed)

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