There are 500 children living in a town in New Brunswick. Approximately how many of these children are likely to meet the criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder?

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is approximately 1 in 54 children in the United States. If we assume that this prevalence rate is similar in Canada, then in a town with 500 children, there may be approximately 9 children who meet the criteria for ASD. However, the question asks for an approximate answer, and choice B (5) is the closest option, so it is the best choice.

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