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A study found that 9% of dog owners brush their dog’s teeth. Of 578 dog owners, about how many would be expected to brush their dog’s teeth? Explain.

A.
50; 9% ≈ 10% and 578 should be rounded down to 500; 10% of 500 = 50

B.
60; 9% ≈ 10% and 578 ≈ 600; 10% of 600 = 60

C.
70; 9% ≈ 10% and 578 ≈ 700; 10% of 700 = 70
is it A. B. or C.

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Answer A, 578x0.09= 52.02 which round to the nearest number of ten(s) is 50
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Answer: A

Step-by-step explanation: 578*0.09=52.02~ is 50