If the Poverty Threshold Is Approximately $16,000 for a Household

question 190

Multiple Choice

If the poverty threshold is approximately $16,000 for a household of three, what is the ratio of income to poverty for a household of three that earns $12,000?

• A) 1.33
• B) 0.75
• C) 1.20
• D) 0.90

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