Assume That a Community Is Made Up of Almost Exactly

Multiple Choice

Assume that a community is made up of almost exactly equal numbers of African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and non-Hispanic white Americans, and that everyone is of the same socioeconomic status. Approximately what percentage of suicides would you expect to be committed by non-Hispanic white Americans?

A) 5 percent, well below the rates for the other groups
B) 25 percent, about the same as the rates for the other groups
C) 40 percent, about double the rates for the other groups
D) 60 percent, almost four times the rates for the other groups