What proportion of U.S.waters fail to meet the 1972 standards for being safe for fishing and swimming?
A)1/3
B)2/3
C)3/4
D)4/5

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According to a report by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2016, only 33% of U.S. waters were considered safe for swimming and fishing, meaning that 67% or approximately 2/3 of U.S. waters fail to meet the 1972 standards. Therefore, the best choice is B, which is 2/3.

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