Sociologist Dennis Gilbert compares the distribution of income to a national pie that has been sliced into portions. In 2004, the wealthiest 20 percent of households received approximately __________ percent of the total income pie.

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In 2004, the wealthiest 20 percent of households in the United States received approximately 50 percent of the total income, reflecting significant income inequality.

Sociologist Dennis Gilbert Compares the Distribution of Income to a National