Select the correct answer.

Access to education is considered by many to be a basic human right. According to the information in the chart, which of the following statements is most likely true about education in Turkey?

Education Rates in Turkey, 2004

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\textbf{Education Indicator} & \textbf{Boys} & \textbf{Girls} & \textbf{Gender Gap} \\
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Primary School & 100 & 93 & 7.8 \\
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Secondary School & 74.3 & 57.2 & 17.1 \\
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College & 24.3 & 18.7 & 8.3 \\
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Total Adult Literacy & 94.4 & 78.5 & 15.9 \\
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Adult Literacy, Rural & 91 & 69.2 & 21.8 \\
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Adult Literacy, Urban & 96.1 & 83.4 & 12.7 \\
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Answer :

Based on the provided data, we can observe the differences in education rates between boys and girls across various education indicators. Here is a detailed analysis of each indicator and the gender gap:

1. Primary School Enrollment:
- Boys: 100
- Girls: 93
- Gender Gap: [tex]\(100 - 93 = 7\)[/tex]
(originally noted as 7.8, but here we use the actual differential of 7)

2. Secondary School Enrollment:
- Boys: 74.3
- Girls: 57.2
- Gender Gap: [tex]\(74.3 - 57.2 = 17.1\)[/tex]

3. College Enrollment:
- Boys: 24.3
- Girls: 18.7
- Gender Gap: [tex]\(24.3 - 18.7 = 5.6\)[/tex]
(not 8.3 as indicated in the table, the actual differential is 5.6)

4. Total Adult Literacy:
- Boys: 94.4
- Girls: 78.5
- Gender Gap: [tex]\(94.4 - 78.5 = 15.9\)[/tex]

5. Adult Literacy in Rural Areas:
- Boys: 91
- Girls: 69.2
- Gender Gap: [tex]\(91 - 69.2 = 21.8\)[/tex]

6. Adult Literacy in Urban Areas:
- Boys: 96.1
- Girls: 83.4
- Gender Gap: [tex]\(96.1 - 83.4 = 12.7\)[/tex]

From these observations, we can conclude that there are significant gender gaps in education rates in Turkey, with boys generally having higher rates of enrollment and literacy compared to girls. The gaps vary across different educational stages and regions (rural vs. urban).

Most Likely True Statement:
The most likely true statement about education in Turkey, based on the available data, is that there is a significant gender gap in education participation and literacy rates. This is evident from the consistent differences in enrollment and literacy rates between boys and girls across various educational indicators.