Which of the Following Statements About Marriage and Divorce in the United

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about marriage and divorce in the United States is true?

• A)All couples are equally likely to divorce.
• B)Divorce rates vary by race and ethnicity.
• C)Divorce is considered taboo.
• D)Divorce rates peaked in 2015.

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