Income distribution, and thus the ability to afford healthcare, is highly skewed in the U.S. The current nature of income distribution implies that average household income is _______________ median household income.

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The correct answer is A because the current nature of income distribution implies that average household income is significantly less than median household income. This is because the average household income is affected by outliers, which are households with very high incomes. The median household income is not affected by outliers, so it is a more accurate representation of the typical household income.

Income Distribution, and Thus the Ability to Afford Healthcare, Is