Question

One state leads the country in tart cherry production, producing 74 out of every 100 tart cherries each year.

Answer 1

A. The percent of cherries that are produced in the state is calculated by dividing the number of cherries produced in the state by the total number of cherries and multiplying the quotient by 100%.
          r = (74 / 100) x 100%  = 74%

B. The percent of cherries not produced in the state is equal to difference of the 100 and the answer in letter A. This is shown below.
            s = 100% - 74%   
             s = 26%.