In 2010, African Americans Made Up 17% of the United

question 18

Multiple Choice

In 2010, African Americans made up 17% of the United States juvenile population, yet they accounted for 13% of juvenile arrests. This overrepresentation may be attributed to

• A)disproportionate truancy.
• B)disproportionate community policing in minority neighborhoods.
• C)disproportionate sentencing.
• D)disproportionate minority contact.

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Definitions:

Fixed Expenses

are costs that do not fluctuate with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Contribution Margin

The amount of revenue remaining after deducting variable costs, used to cover fixed costs and generate profit.

Variable Expenses

Costs that change in proportion to the level of production or sales activity.

Contribution Margin Ratio

A financial measure that gauges the proportion of sales revenue that exceeds variable costs, indicating how much revenue contributes towards covering fixed expenses and generating profit.