The Working Poor, Which Are Those Whose Wages Are Generally

question 22

Multiple Choice

The working poor, which are those whose wages are generally less than about $20,000 a year, comprise about ________ percent of the U.S. population.

• A)25
• B)15
• C)10
• D)5
• E)2-3

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