Which of These Statements Accurately Describes Home Ownership in the United

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements accurately describes home ownership in the United States prior to World War II?

• A)A typical down payment on a house was 25% or more, and home ownership rates were a little less than 20%.
• B)A typical down payment on a house was about 35%, and home ownership rates were about 30%.
• C)A typical down payment on a house was 50% or more, and home ownership rates were a little less than 50%.
• D)A typical down payment on a house was 75%, and home ownership rates were about 40%.

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