In 2001, the UCR Reported __________ Larcenies; the NCVS Estimated

question 71

Multiple Choice

In 2001, the UCR reported __________ larcenies; the NCVS estimated __________ larcenies.

• A) 7 million; 8 million
• B) 7 million; 7 million
• C) 7 million; 14 million
• D) 7 million; 2 million

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