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question 81

Multiple Choice

What does the fact that U.S. students are falling behind other nations' students in math and science have to do with economic growth?

• A) Nothing. People in the United States just don't like to fall behind in anything as a matter of pride.
• B) If U.S. students don't excel in math and science, the nation will see fewer plays written and fewer pieces of music composed.
• C) Better technology, a key to economic growth, depends largely on math and science skills.
• D) Math and science skills don't foster economic growth, but it takes math skills to calculate a nation's rate of economic growth.

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