The Number of Boys Who __________ Exceeds the Number of Girls

question 59

Multiple Choice

The number of boys who __________ exceeds the number of girls by a ratio of over 4 to 1.

• A) experience serious depression
• B) kill themselves
• C) make unsuccessful suicide attempts
• D) overdose on sleeping pills

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