Question

The CDC reports that the percentage of girls aged 15-19 who have had sex was 51% in 1988 and 44% in 2013,

while the percentage of boys the same age was 60% in 1988 and 47% in 2013. Annie and Skylar have been dating
for two years, but Annie wishes to remain abstinent. Lately, Skylar has been hinting that he would like to begin
having sex. He tells Annie that it seems like most teenagers have had sex, and that more and more teenaged
couples are doing it these days. How can Annie use the CDC data to evaluate Skylar's claims?
The percentage of both male and female teenagers who have had sex is
it was previously, so it is
that teenagers having sex is on the rise.
The percentage of male and female teenagers who have had sex is
half, so it is
that most
teenagers have had sex.
Annie should
her decision to remain abstinent.

Answer 1

The percentage of both male and female teenagers who have had sex is less than it was previously, so it is false that teenagers having sex is on the rise.

The percentage of male and female teenagers who have had sex is less than half, so it is false that most teenagers have had sex.

Annie should stay true to her decision to remain abstinent.

Answer 2

less than

false

less than

false

stay true to

The percentage of both male and female teenagers who have had sex is less than it was previously, so it is false that teenagers having sex is on the rise. The percentage of male and female teenagers who have had sex is less than half, so it is false that most teenagers have had sex. Annie should stay true to her decision to remain abstinent.

Step-by-step explanation:

The first answers are less than and false because the numbers go from 51% to 44% and 60% and 47% with is going down. So teens having more sex than ever is false. The next answers are also less than and false because 44% and 47% are less than 50% or half. If less than 51% of teenagers have had sex, then the majority of teenagers have not had sex, making the statement false. It is best to stay true to your own decision no matter what outside influence is saying. If you choose not to have sex yet, you are entitled to that and no one can tell you otherwise.