In 2017, the total population of Africa was estimated to be about 1,250,000,000 people. This number, in billions, is:
A)1,250.
B)125.
C)1.25.
D)12.5.

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To convert the given population number from millions to billions, we need to divide it by 1,000. So, 1,250,000,000 ÷ 1,000 = 1,250,000,000,000/1,000,000,000 = 1.25 billion. Therefore, the answer is C.

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