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Question 116

Study the data table below, which shows the annual electronic waste (e-waste) generated in millions of tonnes for the Americas and Asia between 2010 and 2025.

Year201020132016201920222025 (Projected)
Americas11.512.113.414.214.915.4
Asia15.818.424.127.531.2

The e-waste generated in Asia in 2016 was 21 180 000 000 kg21\,180\,000\,000\text{ kg}21180000000 kg.

Given that 1 metric tonne = 1000 kg, convert this value into millions of tonnes to one decimal place and complete the data table.

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