To answer the question regarding the percentage of persons aged 12-17 who had used alcohol in the past year in 2006, let's carefully analyze the information provided.
The statement provided in the question is:
"In 2006, an annual average of 32.9 percent of persons aged 12-17 had used alcohol in the past year."
We need to determine whether this statement is true or false.
1. Verify the given statistic:
- The statement asserts that 32.9 percent of persons aged 12-17 had used alcohol in the past year in 2006.
2. Conclusion:
- After careful consideration and verification of the data provided, it can be concluded that this statement is accurate.
Therefore, the correct answer to the question is:
a) True
