In the country of Casfeldt, 50 percent of the population who died in 2002 were older than 85. Thus, 85 would be the ____ longevity.
A) maximum
B) useful
C) average
D) modal

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The average longevity refers to the mean age at which people die, and since 50 percent of the population who died were older than 85, it suggests that 85 is around the average age of death.

In the Country of Casfeldt, 50 Percent of the Population