The Number of People in the World Who Are Absolutely

question 24

Multiple Choice

The number of people in the world who are absolutely poor is closest to

• A)a quarter-billion.
• B)a half-billion.
• C)one and a half billion.
• D)two billion.
• E)four billion.

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