Widows Represent a Sizable Proportion of the Elderly

question 143

Multiple Choice

Widows represent a sizable proportion of the elderly.Which of the following statements about widows is true?

• A) Widows outnumber widowers by 8 to 1.
• B) Widows usually receive large insurance settlements at the death of their spouse.
• C) A widow is more likely to remarry than a widower.
• D) Adults aged 50 and older who experienced the death of a spouse usually have a higher participation in volunteer work several years after the death.

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