The Average Age of the 3

question 2

Multiple Choice

The average age of the 3.2 million farmers in U.S. is approximately

• A) 45
• B) 51
• C) 63
• D) 58

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Dow Jones Industrial Average

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Divisor

A number by which another number is divided in mathematics, or a variable in an index that is used to maintain its continuity.

Securities Holdings

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