The Average Ages of First-Time Brides and Grooms in the United

question 39

Multiple Choice

The average ages of first-time brides and grooms in the United States are

• A) younger than at any other time in U.S. history.
• B) about the same as in 1890.
• C) 35 and 30, respectively.
• D) older than at any other time in U.S. history.

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Seriation

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