Given the following data: District X average per-pupil funding = \(12,500; District Y average per-pupil funding = \)8,200. Compute (a) the funding ratio of District X to District Y and (b) the percentage by which District X's funding is greater than District Y's. Use these calculations to determine which of the following interpretations follows a conflict-theory concern about resource distribution.

• A. Ratio exactly 2:1 and District X has precisely 100% more funding, therefore conflict theory cannot be applied because the numbers show perfect equalization between districts.
• B. Ratio ≈ 0.66:1 and District X has about 48% less funding, implying the wealthier district is disadvantaged, which contradicts conflict theory's expectation about resource hoarding by privileged groups.
• C. Ratio ≈ 1.52:1 and District X has about 52.44% more per-pupil funding; conflict theory would view this as evidence that resource allocation reproduces advantage for wealthier districts and contributes to inequality.
• D. Ratio ≈ 1.52:1 but the percentage difference is meaningless in social analysis so no theoretical claims can be made regarding inequality or structural advantage from these numbers alone.

Answer: (C)