If 2 out of 3 dentists recommend a certain kind of gum, what percentage of dentists recommend that gum, rounded to the nearest whole number?
A) 23
B) 33
C) 67
D) 80

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If 2 out of 3 dentists recommend a certain kind of gum, we can represent this as a fraction: 2/3. To convert this to a percentage, we need to multiply by 100. So, (2/3) x 100 = 66.67, which rounds to 67 when rounded to the nearest whole number. Therefore, the best choice is C, which represents 67%.

If 2 Out of 3 Dentists Recommend a Certain Kind