The wildfires on the West Coast have become increasingly more destructive over recent years. Among many other 'firsts, 2020 was a record breaking year for wildfires in California. It is estimated that 4,397,809 acres of California were consumed by fire in 2020. If California spans roughly 100 million acres, what percent of the state was burned in alone? Write your answer as a percentage, rounded to the nearest tenth of a percent.

The wildfires on the West Coast have become increasingly more destructive over recent years. Among many other 'firsts, 2020 was a record breaking year for wildfires in California. It is estimated that 4,397,809 acres of California were consumed by fire in 2020. If California spans roughly 100 million acres, what percent of the state was burned in alone? Write your answer as a percentage, rounded to the nearest tenth of a percent.

Mathematics For Machine Technology

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Chapter24: Percent Practical Applications

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