Despite the promise that anyone can become rich and successful in the U.S., the realities are that they typically do not. As reported in a 2017 United Nations report, in 1982 the top 1% of adults earned about _____ times more than the bottom 50% of adults. Today, the top 1% earns _____ times more than the bottom 50%.
A) 5 ; 24
B) 12 ; 45
C) 18 ; 56
D) 27 ; 81

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According to the information given, in 1982 the top 1% earned 27 times more than the bottom 50%. Today, the top 1% earns 81 times more than the bottom 50%. Therefore, the correct answer is D) 27; 81.

Despite the Promise That Anyone Can Become Rich and Successful