The distribution of wealth internationally is such that three-quarters of the people living in the world own what percentage of the wealth?
A) 3
B) 7
C) 15
D) 75

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According to Oxfam International, in 2019, the wealthiest 10% of the world's population own 82% of the global wealth. Therefore, the rest of the 90% of the population only owns 18% of the wealth. If we divide this 18% equally among them, each person would own around 0.2%, which is less than 1%. Answer A, 3%, is the closest option to this calculation.

The Distribution of Wealth Internationally Is Such That Three-Quarters of the People