Which of the following is the most reasonable estimate of the number of characters (typed letters or numbers)in a 609-page book? Assume an average of 194 words per page and a reasonable average number of letters per word. A)5 × 10⁵ char B)5 × 10⁷ char C)5 × 10⁶char D)5 × 10⁴ char

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The most reasonable estimate for the number of characters in a 609-page book, given an average of 194 words per page and assuming an average word length, would be in the range of millions, not billions or trillions. Option A, which represents 5 × 10^5 characters, aligns with the typical character count for such a book, considering spaces and punctuation alongside letters and numbers.

Which of the Following Is the Most Reasonable Estimate of the Number