In 1997 46 percent of ethnic minority students in American higher education were enrolled in community colleges,whereas community colleges accounted for ____% of the total enrollment in American higher education?

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According to the information given, in 1997, 46 percent of ethnic minority students in American higher education were enrolled in community colleges. This means the remaining 54 percent were enrolled in four-year colleges or universities. If community colleges accounted for more than 46 percent of the total enrollment in American higher education, it would mean that some non-ethnic minority students were also enrolled in community colleges, which is possible but not mentioned in the question. Therefore, the answer must be less than 46 percent. Among the remaining answer choices, B is the closest to 46 percent and thus the best choice. B) 38% means that 46 percent of ethnic minority students in American higher education make up around 60 percent of community college enrollment, which is feasible for the purpose of this question.

In 1997 46 Percent of Ethnic Minority Students in American