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Question

In the 1960s 72% of the people over the age of 18 were married. While 60% of people between the ages of 20 - 24 were married.
In the 2010s 50% of those over the age of 18 were married. While 14% of those between the ages of 20 - 24 were married.



Which answer describes the trend in marriage age the best?

(1 point)
Responses

Overall Marriage is decreasing
Overall Marriage is decreasing

Overall Marriage is increasing
Overall Marriage is increasing

If people are getting married, it is when they are past the age of 25
If people are getting married, it is when they are past the age of 25

If people are getting married, it is when they are younger than the age of 18
If people are getting married, it is when they are younger than the age of 18

Answer 1

The best answer that describes the trend in marriage age, based on the provided statistics, is:

If people are getting married, it is when they are past the age of 25.

This conclusion follows from the data showing a decrease in marriage rates for both the overall population over 18 and for those specifically between the ages of 20-24. The implication is that individuals are postponing marriage to an older age, likely past 25.