If a person asks a question you don't know the answer to, which of the following responses is most appropriate?

A. Answer the question as best as possible.
B. Ask if anyone in the audience knows the proper answer.
C. Tell them you don't know.
D. all of these responses are acceptable
E. none of these responses are acceptable


Answer: C

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