FIGURE 43 APL - Test Items

ITEM 7: Examiner says:
"Swimming lessons offered at the YWCA cost $100 for a six-week course for the first child and $75 for each additional child in the same family. Mrs. Hare has 5 children and wants all of them to take the lessons. How much will she have to pay?"
(Correct response: $400).
Note: Respondent reads along with examiner and can refer to written display.
Years of Education
National 8 years less than High School Some College
Average or less 12 years Graduate College Graduate
Percent Correct: 82 73 80 83 86 91
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