Question

model a desert community where 19% of the area is desert and the rest is houses. squares represent the area of the community that is desert. the area of the community that is houses is represented by squares.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the number of squares representing desert

Assume the grid has 100 squares (since percentages are out of 100). If 19% is desert, then the number of squares for desert is \(19\) (because \(19\%=\frac{19}{100}\)).

Step2: Calculate the number of squares representing houses

The percentage of area that is houses is \(100\% - 19\%=81\%\). So the number of squares for houses is \(81\) (since \(81\%=\frac{81}{100}\)).

Answer:

19 squares represent the area of the community that is desert. The area of the community that is houses is represented by 81 squares.