SOLUTION: Im having trouble setting up the equation, please help. The 2000 U.S. census showed that the population of Alabama was 4,447,000 with 26.0% represented by African-Americans. What

SOLUTION: Im having trouble setting up the equation, please help. The 2000 U.S. census showed that the population of Alabama was 4,447,000 with 26.0% represented by African-Americans. What

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Question 209131: Im having trouble setting up the equation, please help.
The 2000 U.S. census showed that the population of Alabama was 4,447,000 with 26.0% represented by African-Americans. What is the best estimate of African American population in Alabama.
A.500,000
B.750,000
C.1,100,000
1,500,000
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
answer C
4447000*.26=1,156,220
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