Which of the Following Statements About Poverty Is (Are)correct

question 133

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about poverty is (are) correct?
i.Blacks and Hispanics have higher poverty rates than whites.
ii.Over the last 40 years,poverty rates for all groups have generally increased.
iii.Most household spells of poverty last well beyond 9 months.

• A) i only
• B) ii only
• C) iii only
• D) ii and iii
• E) i, ii, and iii

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