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Due to the global fish crisis only 30 000 tons of tuna may be caught annually. The
true quantity of tuna that is caught, is closer to 48 000 tons per year.
Calculate the percentage of illegal fishing in one year.



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To calculate the percentage of illegal fishing in one year, you can follow these steps: 1. **Determine the legal catch limit:** The legal catch limit for tuna is 30,000 tons per year. 2. **Calculate the excess catch:** The difference between the true quantity caught and the legal limit is 48,000 tons - 30,000 tons = 18,000 tons. 3. **Calculate the percentage of illegal fishing:** To find the percentage of illegal fishing, divide the excess catch by the legal catch limit and then multiply by 100 to get the percentage. Percentage of illegal fishing = (Excess catch / Legal catch limit) * 100 Percentage of illegal fishing = (18,000 tons / 30,000 tons) * 100 Percentage of illegal fishing = 0.6 * 100 Percentage of illegal fishing = 60% Therefore, the percentage of illegal fishing in one year is 60%. This means that 60% of the tuna caught exceeds the legal limit set to address the global fish crisis.

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