Which of the Following Statements Is True About Birthrate Trends

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about birthrate trends between 1970 and 2008?

• A) The birthrate increased during this period for women 20 to 24 years of age.
• B) The birthrate decreased during this period for women 25 years of age and older.
• C) For women in their thirties, the birthrate more than doubled during this period.
• D) The greatest decline in the birthrate during this period was for women in their thirties.

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