Which of the following is true?
A) In low-income countries, 60 percent of those 15 and older were illiterate during the period of 2005 to 2009.
B) In middle-income countries, 25 percent of those 15 and older were illiterate during the period of 2005 to 2009.
C) In high-income countries, 2 percent of those 15 and older were illiterate during the period of 2005 to 2009.
D) Education bears little relationship to economic development in high-income countries.
E) Education is more important to the economic development of low-income countries than it is to high-income countries.

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According to the information given, in high-income countries, only 2 percent of those 15 and older were illiterate during the period of 2005 to 2009. This is the only statement that is true based on the given data. Option A states that 60 percent of those 15 and older were illiterate in low-income countries, which is higher than the actual percentage given in the passage. Option B and E are also incorrect based on the information provided. Option D is an inaccurate statement as education is considered a key factor in economic development, even in high-income countries.

Which of the Following Is True