African Americans compose approximately 12% of the population in the United States. Which of the following is true regarding African Americans and contemporary arrest rates?

a. African Americans account for 5% of all arrests
b. African Americans account for 27% of all arrests
c. African Americans account for 65% of all arrests
d. African Americans account for more than 90% of all arrests


b. African Americans account for 27% of all arrests

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