About two-thirds of all adults living in poverty are women.In 2009,single-parent families headed by women had a __________ percent poverty rate as compared with a 5.8 percent poverty rate for two-parent families.

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According to the information given in the statement, in 2009, single-parent families headed by women had a poverty rate of 29.9 percent, which is the closest match to one of the given options. The other options are either too low or too high.

About Two-Thirds of All Adults Living in Poverty Are Women