Which of the Following Statements About Marital Status in the United

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about marital status in the United States is TRUE?

• A)The percentage of males who have never married is higher than that of females.
• B)The percentage of males who are widowed is higher than that of females.
• C)The percentage of males who are divorced is higher than that of females.
• D)Nearly 77% of U.S.adults are married.

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