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In a certain year, world gold production was about 2200 metric tonnes and the United States produced 8 percent of that amount.
The United St
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In a certain year, world gold production was about 2200 metric tonnes and the United States produced 8 percent of that amount.
The United States produced lbs of gold (to the nearest pound).
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n a certain year, world gold production was about 2200 metric tonnes and the United States produced 8 percent of that amount.
The United States produced lbs of gold (to the nearest pound).
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Convert 8% to a decimal; .08; multiply by the total
.08 * 2200 = 176 metric tonnes
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however, they want the amt in pounds, there is 2204.63 lb in one tonne
176 * 2204.63 = 388,015 lb
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