Question

A total 10,000 tons of rice is produced in four countries by two different methods. What is the total rice produced through factory production in Columbia and farm production in the USA?

• A. 4,325 tons
• B. 3,725 tons
• C. 4,370 tons
• D. 4,525 tons

Answer 1

The correct option is A 4,325 tons

Total rice production = 10,000 tons

Total rice produced in Columbia is 25% of the total production.
∴ Total rice produced in Columbia
$=\frac{25}{100}\times 10000$

$=2500\text{tons}$

Factory production in Columbia is 75% of the total production in Columbia.
∴ Factory production in Columbia
$=\frac{75}{100}\times 2500$

$=1875\text{tons}$


Total rice produced in the USA is 35% of the total production.
∴ Total rice produced in the USA
$=\frac{35}{100}\times 10000$

$=3500\text{tons}$

Farm production in the USA is 70% of the total production in the USA.
∴ Farm production in the USA
$=\frac{70}{100}\times 3500$

$=2450\text{tons}$


Total production by factory production in Columbia and farm production in the USA
$=1875+2450$
$=4325\text{tons}$