Question

The top ten newspaper chains controlled how much of the total newspaper circulation in the U.S by the early 2000s?

A) 25%
B) 50%
C) 70%
D) 90%

Answer 1

The top ten newspaper chains controlled approximately 70% of the total newspaper circulation in the U.S by the early 2000s.

Step-by-step explanation:

The top ten newspaper chains controlled > 75% of the total newspaper circulation in the U.S by the early 2000s.

According to the information provided, newspaper chains owned by corporations accounted for over 80% of circulation. So, it is likely that the top ten newspaper chains would have a significant share of the total circulation, which is represented by option C) 70%.

However, since the information does not specifically state the exact percentage controlled by the top ten newspaper chains, option C) 70% provides the closest estimate based on the given information.