Question

Study the graph showing the number of male and female Americans by age.

A pyramid graph showing population of the United States. The x-axis is labeled population in millions with entries 1.5, 3.0, 1.0, 0, 1.0, 3.0, and 1.5. The y-axis is labeled Age from 0 to 84 by a 4-year age range. There are less females than males in several age ranges. There are more people in their 20s than 30s and 40s. There are more females age 65 and older than males.

Based on the data in the graph, which statements are correct interpretations about the US population? Select three options.

Males outnumber females in several age ranges.
People in the 55–59 range have the greatest wealth.
People who are 20–24 outnumber those who are 40–44.
The majority of people older than 70 are female.
In all ranges, there are about three males to every two females.

Answer 1

Males outnumber females in several age ranges.

The majority of people older than 70 are female.

In all ranges, there are about three males to every two females.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the data given in the graph, the population of United States of America has more number of males as compared to female. The population has more older female as compared to older male above the age of 65 years. According to data, there are about three males to every two females and there are more number of people present within the 20 years of age as compared to 30s and 40s years of age.