One of the criticisms of elite universities in America, according to this article, has been that they are "reproducing social advantage instead of serving as an engine of mobility." Which of the following best illustrates this quote?
A) 75% of their students come from the top-quarter of the socio-economic system and 3% come from the poorest quarter.
B) 25% of their students come from the top-quarter of the socio-economic system and 50% come from the bottom 50%.
C) 50% of the students come from the top 10% of the socio-economic system and 50% come from the rest of society.
D) 75% come from the bottom quarter of the socio-economic system and 2% come from the top 10%.
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