What Percent of the U

question 25

Multiple Choice

What percent of the U.S.'s total income is earned by the poorest 20 percent of U.S. households?

• A) approximately 3 percent
• B) approximately 9 percent
• C) approximately 15 percent
• D) approximately 20 percent
• E) approximately 50 percent

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