Question 1122940
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South Africa produces about 28% of the world's gold {{{highlight(annually)}}}, almost twice any other nation. 
How much is mined worldwide, if South Africa contributes 616 metric tons annually?
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            Notice how I edited your condition . . . 



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Let x be "how much is mined worldwide", in metric tons.


The condition says that SF produces 28% of it, i.e.


    0.28x = 616.


Hence,


    x  = {{{616/0.28}}} = 2200 metric tons.


It is your <U>answer</U>.
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