As of 2010,to be in the bottom quintile for income distribution in the United States,a family needed in income no more than
A)$15,000.
B)$23,000.
C)$27,000.
D)$35,000.

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2010, the median household income in the United States was $50,046. The bottom quintile would represent the lowest 20% of households, which would have an income below $23,000. Therefore, choice B ($23,000) is the correct answer.

As of 2010,to Be in the Bottom Quintile for Income