22. According to the website for the state of Virginia, 0.8 million tons of clothing is reused or recycled out of 7 million tons of clothing discarded. If 17.5 million tons of clothing is discarded, how many tons will be reused or recycled?
Q. 22. According to the website for the state of Virginia, 0.8 million tons of clothing is reused or recycled out of 7 million tons of clothing discarded. If 17.5 million tons of clothing is discarded, how many tons will be reused or recycled?
Find Ratio Calculation: First, find the ratio of clothing reused or recycled to the total discarded in Virginia. 0.8 million tons reused/recycled ÷7 million tons discarded = 70.8
Apply Ratio Calculation: Now, apply this ratio to the 17.5 million tons discarded.($0.8/7) * 17.5 million tons = 2 million tons.
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