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![SOLVED: (c) In 1997,the U.S. population was approximately 266,570,000 people. At the rate of 440 prisoners per 100,000 population; about how many prisoners were in the system? (Round answer to whole number:) SOLVED: (c) In 1997,the U.S. population was approximately 266,570,000 people. At the rate of 440 prisoners per 100,000 population; about how many prisoners were in the system? (Round answer to whole number:)](https://cdn.numerade.com/ask_previews/e587c49c-2a0d-4755-8dad-7fa1bd1cddc5_large.jpg)
SOLVED: (c) In 1997,the U.S. population was approximately 266,570,000 people. At the rate of 440 prisoners per 100,000 population; about how many prisoners were in the system? (Round answer to whole number:)
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