Which statement concerning the change in family structures over the past 40 years is true?
A) The percentage of families headed by a married heterosexual couple had declined from 74 percent in 1960 to 50 percent in 2007.
B) Almost 71% percent of American households in 2007 were headed by individuals living alone.
C) Over 31% of households in 2007 contained unmarried partners.
D) Nearly 27% of all households are interracial
E) None of these choices

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The decline in families headed by a married heterosexual couple from 74 percent in 1960 to 50 percent in 2007 reflects significant changes in family structures, including increases in divorce rates, cohabitation, and single-parent families.

Which Statement Concerning the Change in Family Structures Over the Past