In the above study, the investigators determined that a low concentration of DNP increased the average life span from 719 days (Control) to 770 days (DNP). If the U. S. population has an average life span of 79 years, then how many years would be added if the same percentage increase were observed?

Express your answer using two significant figures.

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Noah Duarte

Biology

5 June, 18:48

In the above study, the investigators determined that a low concentration of DNP increased the average life span from 719 days (Control) to 770 days (DNP). If the U. S. population has an average life span of 79 years, then how many years would be added if the same percentage increase were observed?

Express your answer using two significant figures.

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Paxton · Answer 1

Roughly 5.6 years would be added to the average lifespan of the U. S. population. The test's lifespan increased from 719 to 770, or by 1.071. Multiplying the average lifespan by this amount would equal 84.609.