What Is the Low Income Cut-Off

question 103

Multiple Choice

What is the low income cut-off?

• A)It is a level of annual income equal to total income in society divided by the population, adjusted for a family of four.
• B)It is a level of annual income equal to the amount of money necessary to purchase the minimal quantity of food required for adequate nutrition.
• C)It is the annual income level below which a household is exempt from taxes.
• D)It is the spending 20 percentage points more of income on food, shelter, and clothing than the average family.

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