Less than half of violent crimes,and less than one-fourth of property crimes,ever result in an arrest.This means that:
A) people arrested for criminal acts represent only a sample of people who commit crimes.
B) the police aren't doing their job.
C) these crimes are the ones that most often go unreported.
D) those who are arrested are a good representation of those committing crimes more generally.

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The fact that less than half of violent crimes and less than one-fourth of property crimes ever result in an arrest suggests that only a small percentage of those who commit crimes are actually caught by the police. Therefore, those who are arrested represent only a sample of people who commit crimes.

Less Than Half of Violent Crimes,and Less Than One-Fourth of Property