Peaceful City has a segregation index of 0. Half of the residents are nonwhite. In these Circumstances, how many blacks would you expect to find in a neighborhood with 500 residents?
A) 125
B) 250
C) 500
D) 750

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A segregation index of 0 indicates perfect integration, meaning the racial composition of each neighborhood reflects the overall city. With half the residents being nonwhite, you would expect 250 nonwhite residents, including blacks, in a neighborhood of 500 residents.

Peaceful City Has a Segregation Index of 0