Firearms Account for 80% of Homicides and Approximately What Percentage

question 28

Multiple Choice

Firearms account for 80% of homicides and approximately what percentage of suicides?

• A) 30%
• B) 40%
• C) 50%
• D) 60%

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Definitions:

Blasting

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