In 1960,one newspaper was sold for every two adults; by 2008,one paper was sold for every __________.

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According to the given information, the ratio of newspapers sold to adults has changed from 1:2 (one paper for every two adults) in 1960 to a higher number in 2008. Therefore, the number of adults per paper must have decreased. The only option that represents a decrease in the number of adults per paper is option C, where one paper is sold for every five adults.

In 1960,one Newspaper Was Sold for Every Two Adults; by 2008,one