Which of the following is NOT one of the patterns noted about divorce in the United States?

A. One in five marriages ends in divorce or separation within five years.
B. Couples who separate do so, on average, after seven years and divorce after eight years.
C. One in eight marriages dissolves within 10 years.
D. Divorce patterns for African Americans differ from those of Whites.


Answer: C

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