Which of the following statements is true of the crime rates and the prison population in the United States?

A. Serious crime continues to decrease, causing the prison population to decrease.
B. Serious crime continues to decrease, while the prison population continues to increase.
C. Serious crime continues to increase, while the prison population continues to decrease.
D. Serious crime continues to increase, causing the prison population to increase.


Answer: B

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