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Question
Which of the following is an area in which African Americans have an advantage over Whites?A) African Americans are less likely to live in poverty.
B) On average, African Americans earn more income.
C) African Americans' life expectancy is longer.
D) African Americans as a group do not have any significant advantages over Whites.
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