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The graph below compares the probability of certain behaviors among stimulant abusers and non-abusers. Stimulants (cocaine, methamphetamine, and "ecstasy") are a class of drugs that increase energy and feelings of well-being but they also cause increased blood pressure and irregular heartbeat. Study the graph, and then answer the questions on separate paper.

PERCENTAGES OF YOUTHS AGED 12-17 PARTICIPATING IN DELINQUENT BEHAVIORS, BY NONMEDICAL STIMULANT USE Among Youths Among Youths Who Abused Who Did Not Stimulants Abuse Stimulants Took Part in a Group Fight 36.4 16.5 Sold Drugs 29.8 2.8 Stole Anything Valued at More Than $50 26.1 4.1 Attacked Someone 24.4 7.3 Carried a Handgun 8.6 3.1 Note: Table made from a bar graph. 1. How much more likely are...