Widows Represent a Sizable Proportion of the Elderly

Multiple Choice

Widows represent a sizable proportion of the elderly.Which of the following statements about widows is true?

A) Widows outnumber widowers by eight to one.
B) Widows usually receive large insurance settlements at the death of their spouse.
C) A widow is more likely to remarry than a widower.
D) Adults aged 50 and older who experienced the death of a spouse usually have a higher participation in volunteer work several years after the death.