A comparison of the literacy rates over the last 30 or 40 years reveals __________.

A. literacy rates among the world's population are increasing
B. women are more likely than men to be literate today
C. all countries now have achieved a literacy rate of at least 60 percent for women and 80 percent for men
D. literacy rates in less developed countries (LDCs) are now similar to rates in developed countries


Answer: A

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