The average age (in years of age) of first intercourse is as follows: ____

a. African Americans 15.8, whites 16.6, Hispanics 17, Asian Americans 18.1
b. Hispanics 15.8, African Americans 16.6, Asian Americans 17, whites 18.1
c. whites 15.8, Asian Americans 16.6, African Americans 17, Hispanics 18.1
d. Asian Americans 15.8, Hispanics 16.6, whites 17, African Americans 15.8


ANS: A

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