Although the majority of people possessed few books,at most a Bible and one or two other religious works,it appears now that literacy rates were much higher than had previously been believed,perhaps as high as _________% for men and _________% for women in European urban centers.

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The sentence states that literacy rates were higher than previously believed and could be as high as 85% for men and 60% for women in European urban centers. Choice A matches these numbers, making it the best choice. Choices B, C, D, and E have lower percentages, which are not supported by the statement.

Although the Majority of People Possessed Few Books,at Most a Bible