Approximately how many new small businesses does the Small Business Administration estimate close during their first year of operation?

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slightly more than three-fourths slightly more than three-fourths slightly less than one-fourth slightly less than one-fourth slightly more than one-half slightly more than one-half slightly less than one-third slightly less than one-third

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3 days ago

The Small Business Administration (SBA) estimates that approximately 20% of new small businesses close during their first year of operation, which is slightly less than one-fourth. Therefore, the correct answer is **slightly less than one-fourth**.