The Gap Between the Rich and Poor in California Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

The gap between the rich and poor in California is

• A)growing.
• B)shrinking.
• C)about the same as the gap between rich and poor nationally.
• D)much smaller than the gap between rich and poor nationally.

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