Which of the Following Women Is Most Likely to Remain

question 155

Multiple Choice

Which of the following women is most likely to remain in her own home?

• A) Betty, who is 85 and rents her home
• B) Lisa, who is 72 and has recently lost her husband and sister
• C) Fatima, who is 70 and knows few people in her neighbourhood
• D) Maria, who is 75 and has had her mortgage paid off for 20 years

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