The nurse noted that 15 people became very ill while eating at the school banquet for the basketball team. To calculate the rate of illness, what other fact does the nurse need?
A. How many athletes were honored for being on the team
B. How many parents and family members attended the banquet
C. How many people ate at the banquet
D. What foods were served at the banquet
E. Who prepared and served the food at the banquet
ANS: C
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