Which Statement About the Distribution of Poverty Is Correct

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the distribution of poverty is correct?

• A) About 30 percent of households headed by females live in poverty.
• B) About 33 percent of households headed by whites live in poverty.
• C) About 50 percent of children under the age of 18 live in poverty.
• D) About 50 percent of the elderly (65 or older)live in poverty.

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