Figure 18-6 Figure 18-6 Shows the Lorenz Curves for Islandia and Syldavia

question 159

Multiple Choice

Figure 18-6

Figure 18-6 shows the Lorenz curves for Islandia and Syldavia.
-Refer to Figure 18-6.If area X = 2,060, area Y = 240, and area Z= 2,700, calculate the Gini coefficient for Syldavia.

• A)0.05
• B)0.12
• C)0.46
• D)0.85

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