Three of the Following Depict Challenges That Children from Low-Income

question 67

Multiple Choice

Three of the following depict challenges that children from low-income homes are likely to face. Which situation is least typical?

• A) Terry is sometimes late for school because her father and mother are fighting about overdue bills and so are preoccupied when it is time to take her to school.
• B) Trina is unable to attend school because her parents take her with them when they go on long car trips to visit family members in distant cities.
• C) Timothy's asthma is exacerbated by pollution from a nearby chemical plant.
• D) Thomas's only meal of the day is the free lunch he gets at school.

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Definitions:

Budget Line

A visual depiction showcasing all the potential pairings of two items that can be bought within a specific budget at fixed prices.

Consumption Bundles

Consumption bundles refer to a specific combination of goods and services that a consumer chooses based on their preferences and budget constraints.

Income

The financial gain received by an individual or household from various sources like work, investments, or benefits, over a period.

Budget Line

A budget line represents the combination of goods and services that a consumer can purchase given their income and the prices of those goods and services.