In 2016, Welfare Spending Accounted for Almost _____ of Federal

question 26

Multiple Choice

In 2016, welfare spending accounted for almost _____ of federal outlays.

• A) 5 percent
• B) 10 percent
• C) 13 percent
• D) 20 percent
• E) 31 percent

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Less Than

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