While the population age 65 and older has increased almost 130% between 1970 and 2014, Medicare payments have grown more than ________ times.

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According to the information given in the statement, the population age 65 and older has increased almost 130% between 1970 and 2014. However, Medicare payments have grown more than 82 times during the same period, which shows a significant increase in healthcare costs. Therefore, option D, which states that Medicare payments have grown 82 times, is the best choice.

While the Population Age 65 and Older Has Increased Almost