The fraction of the U.S. population that dies from cancer is typically

A. about 1 in 10,000
B. about 1 in 1 00
C. about 1 in 5
D. Most of us die from cancer.


Answer: C. about 1 in 5

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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