Suppose the World Demand for Copper Is About 8,600,000 Tons

question 61

Multiple Choice

Suppose the world demand for copper is about 8,600,000 tons per year. The known global reserves are 308,000,000 tons. The demand for copper is increasing at a rate of 4.6%. What is the exponential reserve for copper?

• A) 21.62
• B) 35.81
• C) 65.47
• D) 96.55

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