In Which of the Following Would the Richest Tenth of the Population

question 68

Multiple Choice

In which of the following would the richest tenth of the population be most likely to receive the highest percentage of the country's income?

• A)Namibia.
• B)The United States.
• C)The United Kingdom.
• D)Japan.

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