Young people are less likely than older drivers to wear seat belts. In serious car crashes, occupants not wearing seat belts are ____ likely to be killed and ____ as likely to be injured compared with those wearing seat belts

a. 25% more; twice
b. twice as; three times
c. 75% more; six times
d. half as; eight times

Answer: B

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