Which of the Following Is True of the Differences Between

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the differences between Latinos and their African American counterparts?

• A) Latinos are more likely to be never married than their African American counterparts.
• B) Latinos have lower marriage rates than their African American counterparts.
• C) Latino women are generally less likely than African American women to experience a shortage of marriageable partners.
• D) The Latino population is on average a much older population compared to their African American counterparts.

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Definitions:

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