Which of the following is true of marriage in the United States?

A. On average, women are older than men at their first marriage.
B. People are choosing to get married earlier in life.
C. The U.S. marriage rate exceeds that of most other modern societies.
D. Rates of marriage have increased.


Answer: C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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