Which of the following best demonstrates why the sex ratio is important to measure?

A. It indicates the availability of potential child-producing mates in a given population.
B. It indicates the extent to which the welfare state will need to expand over time.
C. It measures the likelihood that men and women will develop prejudices of ageism.
D. It measures the likelihood that men and women will develop prejudices of sexism.


Answer: A

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