When Family Incomes Are Ranked from Lowest to Highest, the Middle

question 97

Multiple Choice

When family incomes are ranked from lowest to highest, the middle income is known as the

• A)median income
• B)mean income
• C)means-tested income
• D)official poverty level
• E)transfer income

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