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If the U.S. exports 50% of its crop one year, which is the b
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05 Sep 2019, 09:30
05 Sep 2019, 09:30
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If the U.S. exports 50% of its crop one year, which is the best estimate, in MMT, of total worldwide production for that year
A. 56
B. 112
C. 200
D. 280
E. 400
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Re: If the U.S. exports 50% of its crop one year, which is the b
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11 Sep 2019, 17:34
11 Sep 2019, 17:34
For this question, the amount exported, 2.8 represents half (50%) of US production, then the amount produced must be twice of 2.8 . i.e. 2.8+2.8 = 5.6
Now, lets use the percent formula to get the total production.
5.6 is 2% of what number?
5.6 = 2(1/100)*whole
Whole = 5.6*50 = 280
Answer is D.
Now, lets use the percent formula to get the total production.
5.6 is 2% of what number?
5.6 = 2(1/100)*whole
Whole = 5.6*50 = 280
Answer is D.
