Solve the Problem

question 118

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Round your answer to 2 decimal places when necessary.
-The overall U.S. death rate for 60-62 year-olds is approximately 13 deaths per 1000 people. If there are about 12,142 60-62 year olds in a U.S. city, how many 60-62 year olds can be expected to die in
A year in that city?

• A)107 deaths
• B)1578 deaths
• C)16 deaths
• D)158 deaths

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