Table 20-14
James, Luke, Peter, Micah, and Sarah are the only five inhabits of Marketsville. The following table shows their income.

-Refer to Table 20-14. Where would the government of Marketsville set the poverty line to have a poverty rate of 20 percent?

Question

Table 20-14
James, Luke, Peter, Micah, and Sarah are the only five inhabits of Marketsville. The following table shows their income.  ​
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-Refer to Table 20-14. Where would the government of Marketsville set the poverty line to have a poverty rate of 20 percent?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The poverty line would be set at $23,000 to have a poverty rate of 20 percent. This is because 20 percent of the population has an income below $23,000.

Table 20-14 James, Luke, Peter, Micah, and Sarah Are the Only Five