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BRWH

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Longevity is defined as
 
  a. long duration of life.
  b. a person's age in years from date of birth.
  c. maximum number of years of life attainable by a species.
  d. average number of years lived by people in a given society.
  e. the years of life left for someone who has attained a given age.

Question 2

What was the average life expectancy of a person born in the year 1900?
 
  a. 47 years
  b. 55 years
  c. 61 years
  d. 68 years
  e. 71 years



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

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ANS: A





 

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