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Which of the following statements best describes why girls in poor, rural areas in the developing world are far less likely to complete a secondary education than boys?

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Most likely because in poor, rural areas, public schools are scarce/ not easily available, and so sending a girl to school is not as prioritized as sending a boy to school, since a boy can start working and be a "breadwinner" for the family sooner than a girl.
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Some societies don't value educating girls because of traditional beliefs.

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