Based on census data, the percentage of the U.S. population who are 65 and older has:

A) steadily increased over the past century and is projected to continue to increase.
B) remained stable over most of the past century but has increased dramatically during the past 30 years.
C) increased rapidly during the last decade due to the "Baby Boom" of the 1950s and 1960s.
D) steadily increased over the last decade but is projected to stabilize after 2020.

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Mohamed Khalid · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The percentage of the U.S. population who are 65 and older has steadily increased over the past century due to factors like improved healthcare and lower birth rates, and it is projected to continue to increase as the Baby Boom generation ages.

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