How much of the North American continent does the USA and Canada occupy? 1/2

2/3

4/5

7/8

4/5 is the answer

C: 4/5

EXPLAINATION

North America is about 9.5 million square miles.

The area of Canada and the US are about 3.8 million square miles each.

3.8 million + 3.8 million = 7.6 million square miles [total area of Canada and US].

7.6 million / 9.5 million = .8 or 80%.

80% = 4/5