Final answer:
About 16 percent of American children live in blended families, equating to 1 out of every 6.25 children. The closest answer choice to 16 percent is 1 out of every five children, so the correct choice is (d) Five.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question regarding how many American children will live in a stepfamily at some point during their childhood can be answered by considering various family structures in the U.S. According to the information provided, about 16 percent of children are living in blended families, which include step parents and/or step-siblings.
Considering that a percentage is essentially a part out of 100, we can simplify 16 percent to roughly 16 out of every 100 children, which is the same as 1 out of every 6.25 children. Our options don't include 6.25, but the closest would be 1 out of every five. So the answer would be (d) Five.