Nationally, Families in the Bottom Fifth of the Income Ladder

question 22

Multiple Choice

Nationally, families in the bottom fifth of the income ladder earned an average of __________ in 2001.

• A) $14,021
• B) $16,021
• C) $18,021
• D) $20,021

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