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daltonest1984

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on: Jul 2, 2018
Which of the following is generally true of elderly African Americans?
 
  A) They have a shorter life expectancy.
  B) They are more likely to live longer than Whites.
  C) They are the largest proportion of the elderly.
  D) They move to Harlem after retirement.

Question 2

One of the reasons elderly women are more likely to live alone as widows is because __________.
 
  A) they have less longevity
  B) it is the norm for men to marry younger women
  C) after being married once, they hate men
  D) their husbands file for divorce


shewald78

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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