Figure 20-2 Number of Poor

question 106

Multiple Choice

Figure 20-2
Number of Poor

-Refer to Figure 20-2.The absolute number of people in poverty

• A) is higher in 2001 than in 1959.
• B) is lower in 2001 than in 1959.
• C) has not changed between 1959 and 2001.
• D) has steadily decreased between 1959 and 2001.

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