Question

what is the topic sentence of this paragraph? 1. statistics demonstrate startling racial divides in american economics. 2. according to our racial wealth divide report, the median white family has $147,000 in wealth (the value of everything you presently own minus your debts). 3. the median latino family has just over $6,500 in wealth, and the median black family, just over $3,500. 4. in 2016, 72% of white families owned their home, compared to 45% of latino families and 44% of black families. sentence 1. sentence 2. sentence 3. sentence 4.

Explanation:

The paragraph presents data on racial divides in American economics. Sentence 1 introduces the topic, while sentences 2 - 4 provide specific statistics to support it.

Answer:

Sentence 1.