In July 2008, the United States had a population of approximately 302,000,000 people. How many Americans were there in July 2009, if the estimated 2008 growth rate was 0.88%?

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To find out the number of Americans in July 2009, we need to add the growth rate of 0.88% to the population of July 2008. 
0.88% of 302,000,000 = 2,657,600 
Adding this to the population of July 2008: 
302,000,000 + 2,657,600 = 304,657,600 
Therefore, the estimated population of the United States in July 2009 was 304,657,600. 
The closest choice is D, which is 304,700,000, so it is the best choice.

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