Between the Ages of 18 and 25, the Average Adult

question 4

Multiple Choice

Between the ages of 18 and 25, the average adult in the United States _____.

• A) buys a first house
• B) has held seven jobs
• C) has had two or three children
• D) has a 20 percent chance of divorce

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Definitions:

Wages

Generally refer to hourly compensation paid to operating employees; the basis for wages is time.

Workers' Compensation

Insurance that provides wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured in the course of employment.

Insurance Premium

The amount of money that an individual or business must pay for an insurance policy.

Chronic Problems

Persistent and long-standing issues that resist resolution and continue to affect an individual, group, or system over time.