Question

how should the 99 percent literacy rate of the united states be interpreted? (1 point)

this literacy rate indicates 99 percent of the u.s. population has access to healthcare.

this literacy rate indicates 99 percent of the u.s. population is poor.

this literacy rate indicates 99 percent of the u.s. population is able to read.

this literacy rate indicates 99 percent of the u.s. population survives infancy.

Explanation:

Literacy rate is defined as the percentage of a population that can read (and usually write). The other options relate to healthcare access, poverty, and infant survival, which are not what literacy rate measures.

Answer:

This literacy rate indicates 99 percent of the U.S. population is able to read.