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Question 41

The table below shows the annual plastic waste discharge into the ocean from selected coastal river estuaries in Southeast Asia.

River EstuaryCatchment Population (thousands)Annual Plastic Discharge (tonnes/year)
Pasig River12,50038,200
Ciliwung River8,20025,100
Mekong Delta (distributary)15,40041,700
Solo River6,10018,300
Irrawaddy River18,90052,600
Chao Phraya11,30033,500

Calculate the mean value for annual plastic discharge from the data shown. You must show your working out.

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