With Respect to the Age Distribution of the U

question 118

Multiple Choice

With respect to the age distribution of the U.S. population between 2000-2010,

• A) the size of the 18-29 age group rose more than 10 percent.
• B) the size of the 45-64 age group increased more rapidly than any other group.
• C) the size of the senior citizen group grew by 15 percent.
• D) All of the above are true.
• E) None of the above is true.

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Definitions:

Social Security

A government program that provides financial assistance to people with inadequate or no income, especially the elderly, disabled, and families with children.

CPI

A metric known as the Consumer Price Index tracks the average price changes in a selected assortment of consumer items and services like medical care, transportation, and food, adjusting for their relative significance.

Price Inflation

The rate of growth in the overall price levels for goods and services, cutting down on purchasing capacity.

Real Price

The cost of a product or service once inflation has been taken into account, showing its true ability to purchase.