Solve the problem. Round your answer to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated.
-Alex and Juana went on a 50-mile canoe trip with their class. On the first day they traveled 21 miles. What percent of the total distance was that?
A)200%
B)0.42%
C)2%
D)42%

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To find the percentage of the total distance traveled on the first day, divide the distance traveled on the first day by the total distance and multiply by 100. $ \frac{21}{50} \times 100 = 42\% $.

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