Julius is African American and Mike is White; both are basketball players for high-school teams. They both score same number of baskets and have similar records of assists, rebounds, and free throws
According to information from your text, who would be viewed as having more athletic ability and as having played a better game overall?
a. Mike
b. Julius
c. It depends on the ethnicity of the person you ask.
d. They would be viewed equally.
Answer: B
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