›. The table shows the population 65 years and over by age and sex according to
2000 Summary file. Make a conjecture based on the data.
Women
Men
Population 65 Years and Over by Age and Sex: 2000 (numbers in thousands)
65 to 74 years
75 to 84 vears
85 years and over
10.088
7,482
3,013
8,303
4,879
1,227
a.
Women outnumbered men in the 65 years and over population.
b.
Men outnumbered women in the 65 years and over population.
C.
There are more 65 years old and over in 2000 than in previous years.
d.
There are fewer 65 years old and over in 2000 than in previous years.