Solve the Problem Assume a Population of 89

question 245

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Round your answer to 5 decimal places when necessary.
-The table shows the leading causes of death for one country in a single recent year. $$\begin{array} { l | r } { \text { Cause of Death } } & \text { Deaths } \\\hline \text { Heart Disease } & 205,850 \\\text { Cancer } & 143,200 \\\text { AIDS } & 85,025 \\\text { Stroke } & 55,490 \\\text { Pulmonary Disease } & 50,299 \\\text { Accidents } & 41,170 \\\text { Diabetes } & 21,659 \\\text { Pneumonia } & 20,048 \\\text { Kidney Disease } & 10,561\end{array}$$ Assume a population of 89.5 million. What is the death rate due to heart disease in deaths per 100,000 of the population?

• A)23 deaths per 100,000
• B)2.0585 deaths per 100,000
• C)230 deaths per 100,000
• D)20.585 deaths per 100,000

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