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On the simpler side.

by bacali » Mon Dec 01, 2008 11:21 am
The surface of a certain planet reflects 80 percent of the light that strikes it. The clouds around the planet then absorb 40 percent of the reflected light. What percent of the light that strikes the planet is reflected from the surface and passes through the clouds without being absorbed?


A. 32%
B. 40%
C. 48%
D. 60%
E. 88%


OA: C
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by Tomn » Mon Dec 01, 2008 12:24 pm
.8 * .6 = .48

You multiply by .6 instead of .4 because 40% is ABSORBED. 60% passes through.