Question

In one year, 2 million tonnes of glass bottles and jars were thrown away in the UK.

38% of these bottles and jars were recycled.

How many tonnes of the bottles and jars were recycled?

Answer 1

760000

Explanation:

you need to do 38% of 2,000,000 because 38% was recycled

Answer 2

`Calculate \ 38\%\ of\ 2 000 000\\\\ 38\%*2 000 000=0,38*2 000 000=760000\\\\ There \ were\ 760000\ bottles\ and\ jars\ recycled.`