Question

what is life expectancy?
(1 point)
○ the number of years a person is likely to live
○ the ability to enjoy life
○ the degree of overall satisfaction that a person gets from life
○ the absence of illness

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• "the number of years a person is likely to live" matches the definition of life expectancy, which is a statistical measure of the average time a person is expected to live.
• "the ability to enjoy life" refers to quality of life aspects, not life expectancy.
• "the degree of overall satisfaction that a person gets from life" is related to life satisfaction, not life expectancy.
• "the absence of illness" is about health status, not life expectancy.

Answer:

A. the number of years a person is likely to live