According to statistics, who is MOST likely to reach puberty first?
A) James, a 9-year-old European American boy
B) Kurt, a 9-year-old Asian American boy
C) Yolanda, a 9-year-old African American girl
D) Jessica, a 9-year-old European American girl
Answer: C) Yolanda, a 9-year-old African American girl
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