If Income Is Distributed Equally in a Society, the Poorest

question 165

Multiple Choice

If income is distributed equally in a society, the poorest fifth of the population receives

• A)5 percent of the total income.
• B)one-fifth as much as the richest fifth of the population.
• C)20 percent of society's total income.
• D)50 percent of society's total income.

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