The homicide rate for a city is reported as 23.89. This means that
A) for every homicide, there were 23.89 victims
B) For every 100,000 people in the population there were 23.89 homicides
C) The homicide rate is rising
D) There was an average of 23.89 homicides each month

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The homicide rate is typically reported as the number of homicides per 100,000 people in the population, so choice B is the correct answer. Choices A and D are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect what the homicide rate represents, and choice C cannot be inferred based on the given information.

The Homicide Rate for a City Is Reported as 23