Which of the Following Statements About the Household Composition in the U.S

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the household composition in the U.S. is FALSE?

• A) The "typical" American household is, a married couple with two children-living in the suburbs.
• B) Only 22 percent of households consist of a husband, wife, and children under 18.
• C) About 28 percent of households involve married couples, but ones without children living at home.
• D) More than 12 percent of U.S. households are now families headed by a single woman.
• E) At any given time only about 60 percent of all adults are married.

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