Which of the following statements about teenage mothers is true?
A. The teen birth rate has declined for whites and blacks but has increased among Asians and Hispanics.
B. Teen mothers are considerably poorer than other teens and are more likely to receive welfare, but they are equally likely to finish high school because of special programs for them.
C. Teen childbearing costs taxpayers at least $11 billion each year for health care, child welfare, and lost revenue.
D. The teen birthrate has declined for all groups except Hispanics.
Answer: C
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