Which of the Following Statements Is True of Wealth Inequality

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of wealth inequality?

• A) The wealth gap between White households and Black and Latino households is decreasing.
• B) Black children are more likely to surpass their parents' income than White children.
• C) Well-off Black Americans are more likely to have acquired knowledge from their parents about how to invest wisely.
• D) The median wealth of White households is 20 times that of Black households.

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