Which of the following is true regarding the marital status of older men and women in the U.S.?
A) Seventy percent of women over age 75 are widows.
B) Less than 20% of men over age 75 are widowers.
C) Men are more likely to outlive their spouses than vice versa.
D) both a and c
E) both a and b

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A) is true because a significant proportion of women over age 75 are widows, reflecting both their longer life expectancy compared to men and the common pattern of men marrying younger women. B) is also correct as a smaller percentage of men over age 75 are widowers, which aligns with the fact that men typically have shorter life expectancies than women, making them less likely to outlive their spouses.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Marital Status