Which of the Following Statements About the Family Life Cycle

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the family life cycle is most accurate?

• A) The majority of households today are composed of traditional families.
• B) Income and gender are two of the variables considered in the family life cycle.
• C) Young singles represent a target market for recreational travel, automobiles, and consumer electronics.
• D) Singles with no children are more likely to buy life insurance than any other group.
• E) The most financially secure group of any family life cycle stage is single parents with children.

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