Which of the Following Statements About Cohabiting Arrangements in the United

question 138

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about cohabiting arrangements in the United States is TRUE?

• A) Most cohabiting couples want the official aspects of marriage.
• B) Cohabiting arrangements are declining steadily.
• C) Fewer than 1 of 10 such arrangements lasts five years.
• D) Most of these arrangements are very long-lasting.

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