Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Regarding Life Expectancy

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding life expectancy?

• A)Women live longer than men do.
• B)Lifestyle factors are a primary reason behind gender differences in life expectancy.
• C)Life expectancy is not projected to increase in the future.
• D)People who reach age 65 can expect to live another 18 or more years.

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Definitions:

Variable Selling Expense

Costs that vary directly with the volume of sales, such as commissions and shipping charges.

Shipping Costs

Expenses associated with the transportation of goods from the supplier to the point of sale or end-user.

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining from sales revenues after all variable expenses have been deducted.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change in proportion to the activity of a business, i.e., they remain constant regardless of the level of production or sales.