Research into the ability of juveniles to make competent legal decisions has found that

A. nearly three-quarters of youths under the age of 15 are competent to stand trial.
B. about one-fifth of 14- and 15-year-olds are not competent to stand trial.
C. almost all youths are competent to stand trial.
D. about one-tenth of 14- and 15-year-olds are not competent to stand trial.


Answer: B

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