Bob and Tom Are Brothers

question 19

Multiple Choice

Bob and Tom are brothers. Bob has been married for 25 years. Tom has never been married, but he has been in a long-term relationship with the same woman for the past 27 years. Which of the following statements is most likely true?

• A) Bob and Tom can be expected to live the same amount of years.
• B) Bob will likely outlive Tom.
• C) Tom will likely outlive Bob.
• D) We cannot make any conclusions about who could live longer.

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