Dyscalculia is estimated to affect what share of the population?
A15 to 20 percent
B30 to 40 percent
CUnder 1 percent
D3 to 6 percent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 3 to 6 percent
1. Prevalence estimates for dyscalculia are given as a range.
2. They run from three to six percent of people.
3. Fifteen percent or more is too high and under one percent too low.
_Source: Wikipedia, Dyscalculia, Lead section_
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