Question

One state leads the country in tart cherry​ production, producing 71 out of every 100 tart cherries each year. A. What percent of tart cherries are produced in this​ state? B. What percent of tart cherries are not produced in this​ state?

Answer 1

71% and 29%

percent means ' out of 100 )

$\frac{71}{100}$ = 71%

not produced in this state = 100% - 71% = 29%