The Racial-Ethnic Group with the Largest Numbers in Jail Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

The racial-ethnic group with the largest numbers in jail is ______.

• A) white non-Hispanics
• B) black non-Hispanics
• C) Hispanics of any race
• D) Asian Americans

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Definitions:

Percentage

A numerical expression or ratio indicating a portion of 100.

Percent

A mathematical term describing a number or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100.

Improper Fraction

A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

Numerator

The top number in a fraction that indicates the number of parts considered, relative to the denominator.