How Has the Median Age of First Marriage in the United

question 109

Multiple Choice

How has the median age of first marriage in the United States changed since 1970?

• A) It has dropped by about four years.
• B) It has remained constant.
• C) It has risen by about four years.
• D) It has risen by about eight years.

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