Which of the Following Is True About Cohabitating Couples in the United

question 121

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about cohabitating couples in the United States?

• A) If they get married, they are less likely to divorce than couples who did not live together prior to marriage.
• B) If they get married, they are more likely to divorce than couples who did not live together prior to marriage.
• C) The majority of couples who choose to live together reject the institution of marriage.
• D) If they get married, their divorce rate is equal to that of couples who did not live together prior to marriage.

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