Which Statement Is True of Older Women and Men

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true of older women and men?

• A) The number of older men and women is about the same.
• B) Older women outnumber older men by 3 to 2.
• C) Older men outnumber older women by 5 to 1.
• D) Older men are more likely to live to the age of 100 than older women.

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