The population of a certain country is about 40 million. Last year, the number of deaths due to Alzheimer's disease was 40,250. (a) What is the death rate due to Alzheimer's disease in deaths per 100,000 people? (b) Williamstown is a city in this country and has a population of 800,000. About how many people would you expect to have died of Alzheimer's disease in Williamstown last year?

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The population of a certain country is about 40 million. Last year, the number of deaths due to Alzheimer's disease was 40,250.
(a) What is the death rate due to Alzheimer's disease in deaths per 100,000 people?
(b) Williamstown is a city in this country and has a population of 800,000. About how many people would you expect to have died of Alzheimer's disease in Williamstown last year?
Transcribed Image Text:The population of a certain country is about 40 million. Last year, the number of deaths due to Alzheimer's disease was 40,250. (a) What is the death rate due to Alzheimer's disease in deaths per 100,000 people? (b) Williamstown is a city in this country and has a population of 800,000. About how many people would you expect to have died of Alzheimer's disease in Williamstown last year?
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