Solve. -A Recent Advertisement Claimed That 2 Out of Every 3

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Multiple Choice

Solve.
-A recent advertisement claimed that 2 out of every 3 doctors recommend a certain herbal supplement to increase energy levels. If a local hospital employs 250 doctors, how many doctors would you expect to recommend the supplement? (Round to the nearest whole number, if necessary.)

• A) 375 doctors
• B) 83 doctors
• C) 167 doctors
• D) 1500 doctors

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