Although college students think that ____ percent of their fellow students have consumed alcohol in the past 30 days, the actual percentage is ____.
A)62; 93
B)72; 84
C)84; 72
D)93; 62

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Studies have shown that college students tend to overestimate the amount of alcohol consumed by their peers. According to a survey conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, in 2019, 62% of college students reported drinking alcohol in the past 30 days, while many students believed the percentage to be much higher, with some estimating it to be as high as 90%. Therefore, the answer is D, with the actual percentage being 62 and the students' perception being 93%.

Although College Students Think That ____ Percent of Their Fellow