Which Statement Is True About Widowhood

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about widowhood?

• A) In the United States, 34 percent of men age 65 and older are widowed, compared with just 12 percent of women.
• B) Widowhood rates have risen over the past several decades as divorce among aging adults rose.
• C) Ethnic minorities with high rates of poverty and chronic disease are more likely to be widowed.
• D) Aging adults have more lasting problems than younger individuals who are widowed.

---

Definitions:

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in associate companies where the investor has significant influence but not full control.

Cost Method

An accounting method that values inventory and cost of goods sold based on the purchase cost of the materials.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, entitling holders to vote on corporate matters and receive dividends.

Long-term Investment

Investments held by an entity for an extended period, typically more than one year, such as bonds, stocks, or real estate.