Solve the Problem Assume a Population of 77

Solve the problem. Round your answer to 5 decimal places when necessary.
-The table shows the leading causes of death for one country in a single recent year. $$\begin{array} { l | r } { \text { Cause of Death } } & \text { Deaths } \\\hline \text { Heart Disease } & 162,750 \\\text { Cancer } & 147,250 \\\text { AIDS } & 65,875 \\\text { Stroke } & 44,175 \\\text { Pulmonary Disease } & 43,555 \\\text { Accidents } & 41,850 \\\text { Diabetes } & 18,755 \\\text { Pneumonia } & 17,360 \\\text { Kidney Disease } & 9145\end{array}$$ Assume a population of 77.5 million. In a typical city of 500,000, how many people would you expect to die of cancer in a year?

A) Approximately 73,625 people
B) Approximately 9500 people
C) Approximately 950 people
D) Approximately 7363 people

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