In 1997, the U.S. population was approximately 266,572,000 people. At the rate of 440 prisoners per 100,000 population, about how many prisoners were in the system? (Round answer to the whole number.)

Question

In 1997, the U.S. population was approximately 266,572,000 people. At the rate of 440 prisoners per 100,000 population, about how many prisoners were in the system? (Round answer to the whole number.)
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Ms. Sue · Answer

440/100,000 = 0.00529 266,572,000 * 0.00529 = ?