8. The Sandwich Generation The “sandwich generation” refers to middle-aged Americans who are either providing support for an aging parent while raising child under 18 or supporting a child over 18.

The information that follows summarizes the results of a poll8 regarding support for a parent 65 years or older by demographic group.

a. Find the proportion of individuals providing financial support for their parents for each demographic group.

b. Are there significant differences among the proportions providing financial support for their parents for these demographic groups of Americans? Use a 5.01. Are your results consistent with the observed proportions in part a?

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Provide Financial Support Yes No Total Hispanics 134 66 200 Blacks 86 114 200 Whites 49 151 200