Question

border patrol
u.s. border patrol began constructing barriers between the united states and mexico to prevent illegal immigrants, as well as drugs, from crossing the border into the united states.

• by 2009, 62% of the illegal immigrants in the united states came from mexico.

• both the mexican government and the u.s. government continue to work to solve this problem.

• many positive effects have resulted from u.s.-mexican cooperation and collaboration on immigration issues.

• by 2013, for example, mexicans were the 9th largest international group to send students to the united states.

by 2013, mexicans were the ________ international group to send students to the united states.

3rd largest
9th largest
7th largest

Explanation:

The text clearly states "By 2013, for example, Mexicans were the 9th largest international group to send students to the United States."

Answer:

B. 9th largest