Question

fill in the percent column in the table. there is a worked - out example for state c. top blueberry - producing states in 2020 (in millions of pounds)
state a state b state c state d state e
millions of pounds 75 75 77 152 160
percent of total (rounded to nearest percent) 14% 14% 14%
total 539
millions of pounds 75 75 77 152 160 539
percent of total 77/539≈14% (round to the nearest whole number as needed)

Explanation:

Step1: Find total production

The total production of all states is $539$ million pounds.

Step2: Calculate percentage for State D

The production of State D is $152$ million pounds. The formula to find the percentage of State D's production to the total is $\frac{\text{Production of State D}}{\text{Total Production}}\times100\%$. So, $\frac{152}{539}\times 100\%\approx 28\%$.

Answer:

$28\%$