Which of the Following Most Accurately Describes the American Middle

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most accurately describes the American middle class between 1970 and 2015?

• A)They have grown dramatically in number.
• B)They have come to receive more than half the nation's income.
• C)Their share of the nation's income has fallen by almost 20 percent.
• D)Their numerical size and share of the nation's income have remained remarkably constant.
• E)None of these answers is correct.

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Definitions:

Otoscope

A medical device used for examining the ear's interior to diagnose ear conditions and infections.

Myringoscope

An instrument used for examining the eardrum or tympanic membrane.

Otosclerosis

A condition in which abnormal bone growth around the stapes bone leads to hearing loss.

Labyrinthitis

An inner ear disorder that causes inflammation of the labyrinth, leading to vertigo and hearing loss.