Question

the number of states in the united states that are primarily in each of the time zones is shown in the bar graph below.
states in each time zone
the continental united states is all states except hawaii and alaska. what percent of the continental states are primarily in the mountain time zone? if necessary, round to the nearest hundredth.
% of the continental states are primarily in the mountain time zone.

Explanation:

Step1: Extract data from bar graph

Pacific: 5, Mountain: 8, Hawaii: 1, Eastern: 23, Central: 17, Alaska: 1

Step2: Calculate total continental states

Subtract Hawaii and Alaska from total states.
Total states: $5 + 8 + 1 + 23 + 17 + 1 = 55$
Continental states: $55 - 1 - 1 = 53$

Step3: Compute percentage for Mountain zone

Divide Mountain states by continental states, multiply by 100.
$\text{Percentage} = \frac{8}{53} \times 100 \approx 15.0943$

Step4: Round to nearest hundredth

Round the calculated percentage to two decimal places.

Answer:

15.09% of the continental states are primarily in the Mountain time zone.