Figure 20-2 Poverty Rates by Age

question 259

Multiple Choice

Figure 20-2
Poverty Rates by Age
-Refer to Figure 20-2.In 1968,the percent of children under age 18 in poverty is

• A) higher than both the percentage of adults aged 18 to 64 and the percentage of elderly aged 65 and over in poverty.
• B) higher than the percentage of adults aged 18 to 64 but is lower than the percentage of elderly aged 65 and over in poverty.
• C) lower than both the percentage of adults aged 18 to 64 and the percentage of elderly aged 65 and over in poverty.
• D) lower than the percentage of adults aged 18 to 64 but is higher than the percentage of elderly aged 65 and over in poverty.

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Tender

refers to the offer of payment of money or the performance of an obligation in order to discharge a debt or fulfill a contract.

Offering

The process or act of presenting something for acceptance, consideration, or use, such as a financial instrument or a proposal.

Discharge by Performance

The termination of a contractual obligation when both parties fulfill their respective duties as agreed in the contract.

Discharged

The state of being released from a legal, financial, or other obligation.