According to Table 8.3 in your textbook, which statement is true?
a) Girls have reached parity with boys in Europe in primary and secondary school enrollment.
b) Girls have reached parity with boys in Africa in primary and secondary school enrollment.
c) Girls are lagging behind boys in Latin America in secondary school enrollment.
d) Worldwide, there are fewer boys than girls enrolled in primary and secondary school.
Answer: a
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