Which of these families is most likely to live in poverty, according to these data? Families with Children under 18 in Poverty, 2015
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A) a widowed mother with two children
B) a widowed father with three children
C) a married couple with two children
D) any family, when the parents have little education

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According to the data given, families headed by a single parent are more likely to be in poverty than married couple families. Additionally, households with more children are more likely to live in poverty. Therefore, a widow with two children (option A) is the most likely to live in poverty among the given options.

Which of These Families Is Most Likely to Live in Poverty