In Comparison to the Average Poverty Rate

question 203

Multiple Choice

In comparison to the average poverty rate,

• A)children and the elderly are more likely to be poor.
• B)children and the elderly are less likely to be poor.
• C)children are more likely to be poor, but the elderly are less likely to be poor.
• D)children are less likely to be poor, but the elderly are more likely to be poor.

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