In 2014, 12,864 Induced Abortions Were Recorded in the State

question 15

Multiple Choice

In 2014, 12,864 induced abortions were recorded in the state. The state counted a mid-interval population of women age 15-44 of 804,813. Calculate the state's 2014 abortion rate.

• A) 6.14 abortions per 1,000 females age 15-44
• B) 9.26 abortions per 1,000 females age 15-44
• C) 12.85 abortions per 1,000 females age 15-44
• D) 15.98 abortions per 1,000 females age 15-44

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