India’s land area is 3.287 million square kilometres. If 18 % of this area is used for agriculture, what is the area of agricultural land in square kilometres?

Step-by-step solution

1. Convert the total area to kilometres squared: $3.287{\text{ million km}}^2=3,287,000{\text{ km}}^2$.
2. Find 18 % of 3,287,000 km²: $0.18\times 3,287,000=591,660{\text{ km}}^2$.
3. This is the required agricultural area.
4. Why: Percentage calculations use the fraction 0.18 of the total area.

Concept tested: Percentage calculation of area

Published 16 October 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked