If the Average Income of Households in Poverty Is $8,000

question 59

Multiple Choice

If the average income of households in poverty is $8,000 and the poverty threshold is $10,000, which of these would be correct?

• A) The ratio of income to poverty is 0.8.
• B) The ratio of income to poverty is 1.8.
• C) The income deficit is $18,000.
• D) Households in poverty can afford to pay 80% of their bills.

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