When comparing the difference in infant mortality rates between the wealthiest white Americans and the poorest African Americans,the infant mortality rates for blacks in the bottom 20 percent of income compared to whites in the top 20 percent was __________ higher.

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According to the information provided in the sentence, the comparison is between the infant mortality rates of the poorest African Americans (in the bottom 20 percent of income) and the wealthiest white Americans (in the top 20 percent of income). The sentence states that there is a significant difference in infant mortality rates between these two groups, and the mortality rate for African Americans in the bottom 20 percent of income is "higher." The answer choices indicate a range of percentage differences, but only option D ("5 times") represents a significant enough increase to reflect the sentence's language of a "higher" mortality rate. Therefore, D is the correct answer.

When Comparing the Difference in Infant Mortality Rates Between the Wealthiest