Which of the Following Is the Most Reasonable Estimate of the Number

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most reasonable estimate of the number of characters (typed letters or numbers) in a 609-page book? Assume an average of 194 words per page and a reasonable average number of letters per word.

• A)5 × 10⁵ char
• B)5 × 10⁷ char
• C)5 × 10⁶ char
• D)5 × 10⁴ char

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