Doris, Age 59, and Ashley, Age 28, Work in the Same

question 60

Multiple Choice

Doris, age 59, and Ashley, age 28, work in the same office at the local middle school. Based on their age, what would researchers predict regarding the likelihood of accidents on the job?

• A) Doris will have more accidents than Ashley.
• B) Ashley will have more accidents than Doris.
• C) Both will have many accidents.
• D) Neither are likely to have an accident.

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