Figure 20-4 Poverty Rates by Age

question 251

Multiple Choice

Figure 20-4
Poverty Rates by Age

-Refer to Figure 20-4.From 1969 to 2001,the percent of elderly aged 64 and over in poverty has

• A) declined, while the percentage of children under age 18 in poverty has also declined.
• B) declined, while the percentage of children under age 18 in poverty has increased.
• C) increased, while the percentage of children under age 18 in poverty has declined.
• D) increased, while the percentage of children under age 18 in poverty has also increased.

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