In 2009, the American Cancer Society estimated the number of new cancer cases in the United States would be 1,441,250. The 2010 prediction reflected a 4.9% increase in the estimate. Find the estimate of new cancer cases in 2010. Round to the nearest whole number.

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To find the estimate for 2010, increase the 2009 estimate by 4.9%. $1,441,250 \times 1.049 = 1,511,870.625$, which rounds to 1,511,871.

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