Although official estimates show that relatively few elderly people live in poverty, these statistics may be misleading because
a. they do not consider the large number of elderly people who go hungry.
b. they do not consider the large number of elderly people who are homeless.
c. they do not consider the vast gender, race, and marital status differences of older adults.
d. they do not consider the high cost of rent.
Answer: c. they do not consider the vast gender, race, and marital status differences of older adults.
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