Math problem

Question

The number of deaths caused by tornadoes decreased by 59.2% from the 1950s to the 1990's. there were 579 deaths from tornadoes in the 1990s.

 

a. find the number of deaths caused by tornadoes in the 1950s

 

b. in your own words explain why you think that the number of tornado-related deaths has decreased since 1950s

Answer 1

a. 579 = (1 - .592)x

579 = .408 x

x = 579/.408 = 1,419

 

There were about 1,419 deaths in the 1950s.

 

b. I think that the number of tornado-related deaths has decreased since the 1950s because better safety and evacuations measures have been developed.