In the text, it is reported that the latest data available show an estimated 12.4 million arrests were made in 2011. Your assignment is to research trends in juvenile arrests and how juvenile arrests are reflected (i.e., higher, lower) in the overall crime rate. Of the 12.4 million arrests made in 2011, what percentage of this total did you find to be juvenile arrests?
A)10%
B)11%
C)12%
D)13%

Question

In the text, it is reported that the latest data available show an estimated 12.4 million arrests were made in 2011.  Your assignment is to research trends in juvenile arrests and how juvenile arrests are reflected (i.e., higher, lower) in the overall crime rate.  Of the 12.4 million arrests made in 2011, what percentage of this total did you find to be juvenile arrests? ​
A)10%
B)11%
C)12%
D)13%

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The text states that the latest data available show an estimated 12.4 million arrests were made in 2011. The question asks what percentage of this total were juvenile arrests. The answer is 12%, which is choice C.

In the Text, It Is Reported That the Latest Data