In the 1970s, the United States had 6 percent of the world's population, but it used _____________________ percent of the world's petroleum.

Question

In the 1970s, the United States had 6 percent of the world's population, but it used _____________________ percent of the world's petroleum.​

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The statement mentions that the US had 6 percent of the world's population, but it used a high percentage of the world's petroleum. Out of the given options, 40 percent is the closest to being a significant proportion of the total world's petroleum consumption. Therefore, the best choice is D.

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