If a city contains 2,450,000 households, estimate the range (lower and upper bounds) of households likely reporting low or very low food security using the USDA prevalence range. Show your calculations.

• A. About 245,000 to 367,500 households.
• B. About 24,500 to 36,750 households.
• C. Approximately 1,225,000 to 1,837,500 households based on a misapplied 50–75% prevalence assumption rather than the USDA range.
• D. About 2,450 to 3,675 households.

Answer: (A)