Some severe poverty exists in the United States; but in low-income nations, what the United Nations calls severe poverty typically affects
A)5 percent of all people.
B)15 percent of all people.
C)30 percent of all people.
D)the entire population.

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Severe poverty in low-income nations, as defined by the United Nations, typically affects a larger portion of the population than in wealthier countries like the United States. The correct answer, 30 percent, reflects a significant portion of the population in these countries living under conditions of severe poverty, though it is not the majority or the entire population.

Some Severe Poverty Exists in the United States; but in Low-Income