About two-thirds of all adults living in poverty are women. In 2006, single-parent families headed by women had a __________ percent poverty rate as compared with a 10 percent poverty rate for two-parent families.

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According to the information given, single-parent families headed by women had a poverty rate of 28% while two-parent families had a poverty rate of 10%. Therefore, the correct choice is C, which represents a poverty rate of 28%.

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