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The depth of a lake in Georgetown changes over time due to rainfall and evaporation. A few months ago, the depth was 1,0001,000 feet. Currently, the lake is 2%2\% less deep. What is this year's depth?\newline_____\_\_\_\_\_ feet

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Q. The depth of a lake in Georgetown changes over time due to rainfall and evaporation. A few months ago, the depth was 1,0001,000 feet. Currently, the lake is 2%2\% less deep. What is this year's depth?\newline_____\_\_\_\_\_ feet
  1. Calculate Decrease Depth: Calculate the amount of decrease in the lake's depth due to the 2%2\% reduction.\newlineCalculation: 2%2\% of 1,0001,000 feet = (2/100)×1000=20(2/100) \times 1000 = 20 feet.
  2. Subtract from Original Depth: Subtract the decrease from the original depth to find the current depth.\newlineCalculation: 1000 feet20 feet=980 feet.1000 \text{ feet} - 20 \text{ feet} = 980 \text{ feet}.