Question

The pacific ocean covers 46% of Earth.If P represents the area of the pacific ocean and E represents the area of earth, write an equation for this situation.

Answer 1

Let's use an easier example to make sure you understand.

If you have a carpet that covers half of your room, and your room is 100 square feet, how big is the carpet? 50 square feet, right?

The equation for that is like:

carpet area = half of room area

or

Carpet area = (1/2) of room area = 50% * room area.

Your "carpet" in this problem is the Pacific Ocean, and it covers 46% of the "room" which is the area of the earth.

The equation is similar...