Compared to Japan, the Rate of Gun Deaths Per Year

question 22

Multiple Choice

Compared to Japan, the rate of gun deaths per year in the U.S. is

• A) about 1,000% greater.
• B) About 2 times larger.
• C) fairly comparable.
• D) about 5% lower.

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