The number of people in the world who are absolutely poor is closest to
A)a quarter-billion.
B)a half-billion.
C)one and a half billion.
D)two billion.
E)four billion.

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The number of people living in absolute poverty, as defined by the World Bank (living on less than $1.90 a day), is closest to 1.5 billion. This figure fluctuates due to economic changes, efforts to alleviate poverty, and population growth.

The Number of People in the World Who Are Absolutely