Table 20-13
The following table shows the distribution of income in Widgetapolis.
-Refer to Table 20-13. If the poverty rate is 33%, where is the poverty line in Widgetapolis?

Question

Table 20-13
The following table shows the distribution of income in Widgetapolis.  ​
-Refer to Table 20-13. If the poverty rate is 33%, where is the poverty line in Widgetapolis?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The poverty rate in Widgetapolis is 33%, which means that approximately one-third of the population earns below the poverty line. Looking at the table, we can see that the income range for 33% falls between $39,000 and $59,999, making choice (B) the correct answer.

Table 20-13 The Following Table Shows the Distribution of Income in Widgetapolis