More than 140 million people, living in 70 countries worldwide, are drinking water that has arsenic concentrations of ____ times the accepted level.

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According to the statement, more than 140 million people are drinking water that has arsenic concentrations of "times the accepted level." Since the accepted level varies by country and region, an exact number cannot be determined. However, the scale mentioned in the options suggests a wide range of possible concentrations. Based on the given information, it can be inferred that the arsenic concentration is significantly higher than the accepted level, which is likely to be within a range of 5-100 times. Therefore, answer D (5-100) is the best choice.

More Than 140 Million People, Living in 70 Countries Worldwide