Sociologist Dennis Gilbert Compares the Distribution of Income to a National

question 75

Multiple Choice

Sociologist Dennis Gilbert compares the distribution of income to a national pie that has been sliced into portions. In 2004, the poorest 20 percent of households received approximately __________ of the total income pie.

• A)4
• B)9
• C)12
• D)17

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