The government's definition of poverty for a family of four (as of 2011)is a total yearly salary of just under:

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According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the poverty guideline for a family of four in 2011 was $22,350. However, this is not the same as the poverty threshold, which takes into account factors such as family size, composition, and location. The poverty threshold for a family of four in 2011 was $23,050. Therefore, the closest answer choice is B, which is just under $23,000.

The Government's Definition of Poverty for a Family of Four