How Many Children Are Estimated to Live in Poverty and Extreme

question 17

Multiple Choice

How many children are estimated to live in poverty and extreme poverty in the U.S.?

• A) approximately 500,000
• B) 17 million
• C) over 40 million
• D) None of the above

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