In the Past It Was Widely Assumed That Older People

question 4

Multiple Choice

In the past it was widely assumed that older people in Japan were respected and revered; changes in the culture are evident when looking at living arrangements.Among individuals age 65 and over,the number of three-generation households has declined from 70 percent in 1980 to __________ in 2008.

• A) 65
• B) 20
• C) 50
• D) 44

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