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A 30 hectare forest area loses 5% of its area due to logging. How many hectares are lost?

hard 3 marks Class 5 · EVS · Whose Forests
Answer
1.5 hectares

The correct answer is 1.5 hectares — So 1.5 hectares are lost.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Find 5% of 30 hectares.
  2. Multiply 30 by 0.05.
  3. The result is 1.5 hectares.
  4. So 1.5 hectares are lost.
Common mistake: Misapplying the percentage

Concept tested: Calculating loss of forest area

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