In 2016 there were ab out 135 million households in the United States. 36.5% of the households own at least one dog. On average, these households have 1.6 dogs. How many millions of pet dogs were in the United States. Round to the nearest tenth of a million. Please help.

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In 2016 there were ab out 135 million households in the United States.  36.5% of the households own at least one dog.  On average, these households have 1.6 dogs.  How many millions of pet dogs were in the United States.  Round to the nearest tenth of a million.      Please help.

Reiny · Answer

number dogs = 135(.365)(1.6) = appr 78.8 million dogs