Which Statement Regarding the Nation's Income Is Most Accurate

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding the nation's income is most accurate?

• A) Income earnings are just about evenly divided among all Americans.
• B) The top two-thirds of Americans earn about two-thirds of the income.
• C) The top 20 percent of Americans earn nearly half the income.
• D) The bottom 20 percent of Americans earn about 15 percent of the income.

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