Centerville has 200 unemployed people. Of these 200 people, 35 are unemployed for two weeks before finding a new job, 55 are unemployed for four weeks before finding a new job, 30 are unemployed for six weeks before finding a new job, 15 are unemployed for 10 weeks before finding a new job, and 65 are unemployed for 15 weeks before finding a new job. Approximately what is the average spell of unemployment in Centerville?
A. 2 weeks
B. 14 weeks
C. 8 weeks
D. 11 weeks
E. 5 weeks
Answer: C
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