The Lowest Percentage of the U

question 64

Multiple Choice

The lowest percentage of the U.S. population in poverty is found when using which measurement of household resources?

• A) Private income only
• B) Private income plus cash benefits
• C) Private income with cash and in-kind benefits
• D) Private income with Social Security payments subtracted

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