http://www.sacbee.com/2012/12/27/507915 ... rease.html
In 2002, dealers sold 350,000 guns in California.
In 2011, dealers sold 600,000 guns in California.
Over the same period, firearm-related injuries dropped by 25% and firearm-related deaths dropped by 11%. (both due to a reduction in crime)
QUESTION:
a) How many more guns need to be sold annually in California to reduce firearm injuries by 99.999%?
b) How many more guns need to be sold annually in California to eliminate firearm deaths altogether?
In 2002, dealers sold 350,000 guns in California.
In 2011, dealers sold 600,000 guns in California.
Over the same period, firearm-related injuries dropped by 25% and firearm-related deaths dropped by 11%. (both due to a reduction in crime)
QUESTION:
a) How many more guns need to be sold annually in California to reduce firearm injuries by 99.999%?
b) How many more guns need to be sold annually in California to eliminate firearm deaths altogether?
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