Which of the Following Statements About Retirement in the United

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about retirement in the United States is true?

• A) Retirement is a privilege reserved for the wealthy.
• B) About 70 percent of American men age 65 and over are in the labor force today.
• C) Only about 16 percent of American workers over age 65 are currently retired.
• D) The average age of retirement has declined over the past several decades.

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