Since 1970, How Has the Structure of American Families Changed

question 571

Multiple Choice

Since 1970, how has the structure of American families changed?

• A) The number of single-parent households has doubled, while the number of married couples living together with children has sharply decreased.
• B) The number of childless married couples has almost doubled.
• C) The number of two-parent households with children has increased dramatically, while the number of single-parent households has dropped.
• D) The number of people living in the average American household has almost doubled.

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Internal Rate

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Cash Flows

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Outlay

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Payback Period

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