Refer to the Graph Shown

question 54

Multiple Choice

Refer to the graph shown. The bottom 20 percent of the families earn:

• A) 6.6 percent of the income.
• B) 17.3 percent of the income.
• C) 10.7 percent of the income.
• D) 20 percent of the income.

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Definitions:

Tort Law

A segment of law that addresses violations where one party's behavior causes injury or harm to another person, leading to civil legal liability.

Contributory Negligence

A legal doctrine that reduces or eliminates the plaintiff's right to damages if it's proven they contributed to their own harm.

Plaintiff

The person who begins a lawsuit by filing a complaint in the appropriate trial court of general jurisdiction.

Damages

Compensation claimed by or ordered to be paid to a party for loss or injury as a result of breach of contract, negligence, or other wrongful act.