The 2000 Census reported that one in every eight Americans is 65 years of age and older (about 35 million). In 2010, 40 million people were 65 or older. By 2030, they estimate that will change to:

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The text states that in 2010, 40 million people were 65 or older. To estimate how many people will be 65 or older in 2030, we need to use estimation skills. If the population of the United States continues to grow, the number of people 65 and older will also increase. However, we can assume that the percentage of the population that is 65 years or older might not change significantly. Therefore, if we estimate that the population of the United States will be around 320 million in 2030, then we can estimate that around 64 million people will be 65 years or older. This means that approximately 1 in every 5 Americans will be 65 years or older in 2030. Therefore, the best choice is B.

The 2000 Census Reported That One in Every Eight Americans