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jace

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on: Jun 21, 2018
When comparing how two American ethnic groups rank in life expectancy with each other and with other world nations, which of these is true?
 
  A) African Americans rank half as high as European Americans, but higher than Israelis.
  B) African Americans and European Americans rank about the same, but lower than Canadians.
  C) African Americans rank half as high as European Americans, both lower than the Japanese.
  D) African Americans rank twice as high as European Americans, both higher than Italians.

Question 2

How do life expectancies today compare between Americans of European descent and Americans of African descent, and with people in other countries?
 
  A) The life expectancies for both these groups are essentially comparable.
  B) The life expectancies are considerably longer with African Americans.
  C) The life expectancies of both groups are longer than in other countries.
  D) The life expectancies are significantly longer for European Americans.


BAOCHAU2803

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


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