Use the Figures to Answer the Following Question

question 59

Multiple Choice

Use the figures to answer the following question.

Based on the diagrams in the figure and on the large population of baby boomers in the United States, which graph best reflects U.S. population in 20 years?

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) D

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