Calculating Deforestation Rate
Over a five-year period, the forested area in a region decreased from 2000 km² to 1500 km². All of the following statements regarding this decrease are true EXCEPT:
A
The annual percentage decrease calculated by compounding is less than 25% per year.
B
The forest area reduced by 500 km² over the entire 5-year period.
C
The average annual compounded percentage decrease is about 25%.
D
The total percent decrease in forest area over 5 years is 25%.
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