In this task, find the most appropriate number to replace the blank (indicated with _ ) and express it in words.

Q: Smokers die an average of six to _ years earlier than nonsmokers.

A: eight
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Q: Most people breathe so poorly that they average between _ and thirty breaths a minute.

A: ten
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Q: Postal codes are six characters long and are a mixture of three letters and _ numbers.

A:
three
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