Which of the Following Statements Regarding Poverty in the United

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding poverty in the United States is correct?

• A) There are as many poor African Americans as there are poor whites.
• B) The incidence of poverty is lower among females than among males.
• C) The incidence of poverty is higher among African Americans than among whites.
• D) Most of the poor people in the United States are elderly (over age 65).

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