Suppose That the Five Residents of a Small Village Have

question 227

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the five residents of a small village have the following incomes: $10,000; $20,000; $30,000; $40,000; $50,000. The proportion of total income earned by the lowest two quintiles is _____, and the proportion earned by the highest two quintiles is _____.

• A) 30%; 90%
• B) 20%; 100%
• C) 30%; 40%
• D) 20%; 60%

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