According to public health officials, in 1998 massachusetts became the first state in which more babies were born to women over the age of thirty than under it.

Taking into account the statement above: "According to public health officials, in 1998 Massachusetts became the first state in which more babies were born to women over the age of thirty than under it.

A. than

B. than born

C. than they were

D. than there had been

E. than had been born"

The correct answer is:

A. According to public health officials, in 1998 Massachusetts became the first state in which more babies were born to women over the age of thirty than under the age of thirty.

This is the best answer because it's comparing women over 30 to women under 30, rather than comparing the babies being born to women over/under 30.

Hope this helps.

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