SOLUTION: Over a 5 year period, from 2002-2006, there were 250 deaths caused by tornados in the United States. Based on this figured, how many deaths by tornados would you predicr for 2007?

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Question 352671: Over a 5 year period, from 2002-2006, there were 250 deaths caused by tornados in the United States. Based on this figured, how many deaths by tornados would you predicr for 2007? (Show your work, but you do not need a 5-step solution.)
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Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the average number of deaths over 5 years is 250/5

would you expect the average to continue for the next year?