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The graph below shows the projected growth of the number of Americans aged
a. What is the percent increase in the population of this age group from
b. What is the percent increase in the population of this age group from
c. What is the percent increase in the population of this age group from
d. How many times larger is the population in
Projected Growth (in millions) of the Population of
Americans Aged
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau
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