Determine which of the numbers below is a possible order of magnitude estimate of the quantity described.
-The total amount of money spent each year on food by Americans.
A)Ten billion dollars
B)One trillion dollars
C)Thirty trillion dollars
D)One hundred billion dollars

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The total amount of money spent each year on food by Americans is more accurately estimated in the trillions, given the size of the population and the economy. One trillion dollars is a reasonable order of magnitude estimate, considering the U.S. GDP and consumer spending patterns.

Determine Which of the Numbers Below Is a Possible Order