During the 1950s,people lived on average more than two decades longer in developed countries than in developing ones.In the twenty-first century,the gap is ________.
A) less than 5 years
B) less than 10 years
C) less than 15 years
D) still the same
E) increased to 30 years

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While the gap between life expectancy in developed and developing countries has decreased compared to the 1950s, it is still significant. According to the World Bank, in 2019, the average life expectancy in high-income countries was 76 years, while in low-income countries, it was only 62 years. Therefore, the gap is less than 10 years.

During the 1950s,people Lived on Average More Than Two Decades