Bob and Tom are brothers. Bob has been married for 25 years. Tom has never been married, but he has been in a long-term relationship with the same woman for the past 27 years. Which of the following statements is most likely true?

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Studies consistently show that married people tend to live longer than single people, which puts Bob at an advantage over Tom. While there are certainly exceptions, it is statistically more likely that Bob will live longer than Tom based on their marital status.

Bob and Tom Are Brothers