Charter Schools Are an Alternative to Private and Public Schools

question 48

Multiple Choice

Charter schools are an alternative to private and public schools. The percent of charter schools run by businesses is about:

• A) 77 percent.
• B) 90 percent.
• C) 10 percent.
• D) 46 percent.

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Infant Mortality

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