A student in an inner-city school works hard and gets good grades, but is not accepted into a prestigious college. A student in a wealthier school district does not work as hard or earn better grades, but is accepted to the prestigious college. How would Marx explain this?

A. Acceptance into a prestigious college is based on meritocracy, not grades.
B. Acceptance into a prestigious college is based on how well each student would function in that environment.
C. Acceptance into a prestigious college is based on which student most identifies as an honor student.
D. Acceptance into a prestigious college is based on social class.


Answer: D

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