Which of the following is true of the trends in literacy in the United States?
A. Middle-age and older adults tend to have lower literacy levels than young adults.
B. Most adults are clustered at the mid-range of the literacy scale.
C. The average literacy level of adults ages 50 to 59 has decreased since 1992.
D. Adults below basic literacy are more likely to be employed than adults at higher literacy levels.
Answer: A
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What will be an ideal response?
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