Asked by Andrea S. Marrero on May 28, 2024
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Over _______% of Americans live below the poverty line.
A) 3
B) 7
C) 13
D) 15
E) 19
Poverty Line
The minimum level of income deemed adequate in a particular country to live on.
- Absorb the official interpretations and gauging of poverty within the United States.
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Shaleigha AubreyJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
According to the latest data from the US Census Bureau, in 2019, 10.5% of Americans were below the poverty line. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this number may have increased in 2020. Therefore, option C) 13% is the closest estimate to the current situation. Options A, B, D, and E are not the best choices, as they either underestimate or overestimate the poverty rate.
Learning Objectives
- Absorb the official interpretations and gauging of poverty within the United States.