Which of the Following Statements Regarding People Whose Spouses Have

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding people whose spouses have died is true?

• A) Women are more likely to remarry than men.
• B) Neither men nor women are likely to remarry.
• C) Both men and women are equally likely to remarry.
• D) Men are more likely to remarry than women.

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