There Are Approximately One Billion Adults Who Cannot Read

question 72

Multiple Choice

There are approximately one billion adults who cannot read. About__________ of those who cannot read are women.

• A) an equal number
• B) one-third
• C) two-thirds
• D) one-half
• E) one-fourth

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