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beccaep

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In comparison with the word elder, commonly used in preindustrial societies, the modern term elderly
 
  a. has the same meaning.
  b. has a more positive meaning.
  c. has a more negative meaning.
  d. is without meaning.

Question 2

By 2030, according to projections, people over the age of sixty-five will represent what percentage of the U.S. population?
 
  a. 2 percent
  b. 20 percent
  c. 30 percent
  d. 50 percent



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Answer to Question 1

(Answer: c)

Answer to Question 2

(Answer: b)



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