According to the Text, How Many Americans Are Dependent on Alcohol

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Multiple Choice

According to the text, how many Americans are dependent on alcohol?

• A)5 to 10 million
• B)10 to 15 million
• C)15 to 20 million
• D)over 20 million

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Weighted Average Model

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Exponential Smoothing Model

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