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Melani1276

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on: Aug 23, 2018
In 2010, the percentage of persons age 65 and over living in poverty
 
  a. increased between 1970 and 2000.
  b. was below the poverty rate for children.
  c. was slightly less than the rate for persons 18 to 64.
  d. was 24.6 percent in 2000.

Question 2

Which statement is correct regarding older Americans in the 1900s?
 
  a. They were poor or near poor.
  b. They were rich with plenty of land.
  c. They felt they were old.
  d. They resented their children.


chem1s3

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Reply #1 on: Aug 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: b

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: a


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