Which of the Following Is True of Latinos in the U.S

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of Latinos in the U.S.?

• A) Hispanics of Mexican, Central American, and South American origin each comprise about 30% of the U.S. population of Hispanics.
• B) Eighty percent of Latinos in the U.S. live in California and Texas.
• C) The populations of California and Texas are now about 60% Hispanic.
• D) The majority of Hispanics in the U.S. are of Mexican origin.

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