SOLUTION: Freeport McMoRan projects that in 2010 world grain supply will be 1.8 trillion metric tons and the supply will be only 3/4 of world grain demand. What will world grain demand be i

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Question 132387: Freeport McMoRan projects that in 2010 world grain supply will be 1.8 trillion metric tons and the supply will be only 3/4 of world grain demand. What will world grain demand be in 2010?
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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.75x=1.8
x=1.8/.75
x=2.4 trillion metric tons will meet the need in 2010.