Which of the Following Statements About Gender Differences in Average

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about gender differences in average longevity is false?

• A) Men are more susceptible to infectious illnesses.
• B) Male babies are more likely to die prematurely.
• C) Men are more susceptible to genetic defects.
• D) Men are at greater risk for contracting fatal diseases.

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Definitions:

Standard Of Living

A measure of the wealth, comfort, material goods, and necessities available to a certain socioeconomic class or geographic area.

Consumption Rate

The speed at which goods or services are being used or consumed by consumers.

Marginal Product

Marginal product refers to the additional output resulting from using one more unit of a production input, such as labor or capital, holding other inputs constant.

Average Product

The output per unit of input, calculated by dividing total output by the total quantity of inputs.