Solve the Problem. -In a Certain Region, the Median Age of Men, Y

question 68

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-In a certain region, the median age of men, y, at their first marriage in a particular year can be approximated by the equation y = 0.12x + 23.7, where x represents the number of years after 1980
And y is in years. In the same region, the median age of women, y, at their first marriage in a
Particular year can be approximated by the equation y = 0.22x + 21.6, where x represents the
Number of years after 1980 and y is in years. If the current trend continues in this region, in what
Year will the median age of men at their first marriage equal the median age of women at their first
Marriage?

• A) 2001
• B) 2002
• C) 2000
• D) 1991

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