Based on Census Data, the Percentage of the U

question 144

Multiple Choice

Based on census data, the percentage of the U.S. population who are 65 and older has:

• A) steadily increased over the past century and is projected to continue to increase.
• B) remained stable over most of the past century but has increased dramatically during the past 30 years.
• C) increased rapidly during the last decade due to the "Baby Boom" of the 1950s and 1960s.
• D) steadily increased over the last decade but is projected to stabilize after 2020.

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Definitions:

Assets

Resources with economic value owned by an individual, corporation, or country, expected to provide future benefits.

Liabilities

Monetary liabilities or dues that an individual or business is responsible for paying to other entities.

Bar Graph

A type of graph or data display that uses rectangular bars to compare categories of data.

Transportation-Related Costs

Expenses incurred during the process of moving goods or individuals from one location to another, including costs such as fuel, tolls, and maintenance.