Ashton Is a White Male Born on the 4^th of July

question 43

Multiple Choice

Ashton is a white male born on the 4^th of July in a New York City Hospital. Malcolm is a black male born on the same day in the same hospital. Which of the following is true?

• A) Ashton has a higher life expectancy than Malcolm
• B) Malcolm has a higher life expectancy than Ashton
• C) Ashton and Michael have an equal life expectancy
• D) None of the Above

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Single-parent Households

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Residence Pattern

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Political Organization

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