Many People Consider Themselves to Be Middle Class, but the Book

question 14

Multiple Choice

Many people consider themselves to be middle class, but the book defines the middle class by the following criteria:

• A) a family of four that makes between $35,000 and $100,000 per year
• B) an individual who makes between $50,000 and $100,000 per year
• C) a family of four that has two working parents and owns a home
• D) an individual who is employed and owns assets worth $50,000 to $100,000

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