A more serious type of drug-involved youth is one who distributes multiple substances and commits both property and violent crimes, and may very well be a gang member. These youngsters make up 2% of the teenage population, but they commit up to _______% of robberies and assaults, and about 60% of all teenage felony thefts and drug sales.

A. 20%
B. 15%
C. 40%
D. 25%


Answer: C. 40%

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