Which of the following best describes what proportion of children live in a single-parent family?
a. Fewer than 10%
b. 11%-15%
c. 16%-20%
d. 21%-26%
e. More than 30%
ANS: E
In 2012, 34% of all U.S. children lived in single-parent homes.
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