People age 75 or older are about _____ times more likely to have a disability than are people age 5-17.

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According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2017, 34.5% of people age 75 or older reported having a disability, while only 3.8% of people age 5-17 reported having a disability. To find the answer, divide 34.5 by 3.8, which equals approximately 9.1. Therefore, people age 75 or older are about 9 times more likely to have a disability than are people age 5-17.

People Age 75 or Older Are About _____ Times More