Question

Between 1990 and 2020, the fish consumption in China increased from 26 billion pounds to 120 billion ounds. During this period, the population of China increased from 1.1 billion people to 1.4 billion eople. Using the data above, calculate the per capita fish consumption in China in 1990 and in 2020.

Answer 1

To calculate the per capita fish consumption in China in 1990 and 2020, we need to divide the total fish consumption by the population for each respective year.

In 1990:
Per capita fish consumption = Total fish consumption / Population

Per capita fish consumption in 1990 = 26 billion pounds / 1.1 billion people

In 2020:
Per capita fish consumption = Total fish consumption / Population

Per capita fish consumption in 2020 = 120 billion pounds / 1.4 billion people

Calculating the values:
Per capita fish consumption in 1990 = 23.64 pounds/person
Per capita fish consumption in 2020 = 85.71 pounds/person

Therefore, the per capita fish consumption in China increased from 23.64 pounds/person in 1990 to 85.71 pounds/person in 2020.