Figure 20-2
Poverty Rates by Age 
-Refer to Figure 20-2.In 1968,the percent of elderly aged 65 and over in poverty is
A) higher than both the percentage of adults aged 18 to 64 and the percentage of children under age 18 in poverty.
B) higher than the percentage of adults aged 18 to 64 but is lower than the percentage of children under age 18 in poverty.
C) lower than both the percentage of adults aged 18 to 64 and the percentage of children under age 18 in poverty.
D) is lower than the percentage of adults aged 18 to 64 but is higher than the percentage of children under age 18 in poverty.
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Poverty Rates by Age 
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Poverty Rates by Age
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