To solve this, first find out how many volcanoes were in California. As 15% were in California, you can multiply the total number of volcanoes by the percent IN DECIMAL FORM. To convert it to decimal form, divide it by 100, so 15/100=.15. Now multiply by your total to get the number of volcanoes in California (C), C=60*.15=9 volcanoes in California. To get the volcanoes in Alaska, yous subtract your volcanoes in California from your total, so 60-9=51 volcanoes in Alaska.
