What is the percentage for Hispanic American women in the rape statistics?

• A. 27%
• B. 22%
• C. 19%
• D. 15%

Answer: (D)

When reading rape statistics by ethnicity, the number shown for a group is the share of all reported rape victims that belong to that group, not the risk within the group itself. In the dataset used for this item, Hispanic American women account for about 15% of all reported rapes. That makes 15% the best answer because it directly matches the reported proportion in that source. The higher percentages would imply a larger share for Hispanic women than what the data show for this question. Remember, numbers can vary by study and reporting practices, but this item uses 15%.