The Statistical Abstract of the United States,2010 Provided the Following

question 17

Multiple Choice

The Statistical Abstract of the United States,2010 provided the following frequency distribution of the number of people who live below the poverty level by region. What is the percentage of people who live below the poverty level in the West or Midwest?

• A) 35.96%
• B) 41.87%
• C) 41.58%
• D) 31.96%

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