Which Statement About Part-Time Work During High School Is True

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which statement about part-time work during high school is true?

• A) The more hours students work, the more likely they are to drop out of school.
• B) About 10 percent of U.S. high school students work part-time during the school year.
• C) Heavy commitment to part-time work is not harmful as long as the job involves repetitive tasks.
• D) Students who spend many hours at low-level part-time jobs report less drug and alcohol use.

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