The US Government Sets the Poverty Line Equal to Approximately

question 61

Multiple Choice

The US government sets the poverty line equal to approximately

• A)three times the cost of providing subsidized housing.
• B)three times the cost of providing an adequate diet.
• C)the minimum wage for a single person working 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year.
• D)the cost of providing food, shelter, and health care expenses for a family of four.

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