Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement About the Income

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the income distribution of the American population?

• A) The top 20 percent of earners achieves 68 percent of the country's adjusted gross income.
• B) The bottom 40 percent of earners captures just 11 percent of total income.
• C) The top 5 percent of American earners captures 18 percent of all income.
• D) The distribution of income allows most companies to target earners of all income levels.
• E) Changes in income and interest rates minimally impact spending patterns.

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