Amir was telling Janus about the situation of Ahmed,a former high-school classmate.Janus,who is taking a sociology of education course exclaims,"It doesn't surprise me-it's one of the iron laws." What did Amir disclose to Janus?
A) Ahmed,who grew up in a series of foster homes,had been awarded a four-year scholarship to Princeton.
B) Ahmed,whose parents had to borrow money for his tuition,had dropped out of university.
C) Ahmed,who received a large weekly allowance from his parents,was failing almost every one of his classes,since he'd rather party than study.
D) Ahmed,who was raised by his mom,was receiving the highest marks in all of his courses.

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Janus's statement about "iron laws" suggests that she is referring to a pattern or trend that is consistent, predictable, and perhaps even inevitable. Given that the question asks about a former high-school classmate, it can be inferred that Ahmed's situation involves his educational trajectory. Option A (a foster child being awarded a scholarship to an Ivy League school) and Option D (a student raised by a single mother excelling academically) do not fit the mold for what Janus is referring to since they describe situations that deviate from what might be expected based on stereotypes or societal norms. Option C does fall into the category of a stereotype (rich kid who parties and doesn't care about school), but there is no indication that Janus's comment specifically refers to socioeconomic class or wealthy students. Option B, on the other hand, describes a scenario that is unfortunately common: students from low-income backgrounds dropping out of college because they cannot afford the cost. This situation aligns with what Janus implies is one of the "iron laws" of education, which is why B is the best answer.

Amir Was Telling Janus About the Situation of Ahmed,a Former