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In a 120 km² forest, 45 % is covered by bamboo, 30 % by teak, and the rest by other tree species. Calculate the area covered by teak.

medium 2 marks Class 7 · Geography · Natural Vegetation and Wildlife
Answer
36 km²

The correct answer is 36 km² — Thus, teak covers 36 km².

Step-by-step solution

  1. Compute total area covered by bamboo:  km².
  2. Compute area covered by teak:  km².
  3. Verify that remaining area ( km²) corresponds to other species.
  4. Thus, teak covers 36 km².
Common mistake: Misinterpreting 30 % as 0.30 × 120 instead of 30 % of 120

Concept tested: Percentage area calculation in forest

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