Inequality and the gap between rich and poor have been steadily growing in the United States.The richest 20 percent has __________ of the total income,while the poorest 20 percent has __________ of the total income.
A) 51 percent; 3.2 percent
B) 3.2 percent; 51 percent
C) 25 percent; 25 percent
D) 33 percent; 34.3 percent

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According to the information provided, the richest 20 percent has more of the total income than the poorest 20 percent, indicating a significant income gap. Choice A presents the most extreme difference in income share between the two groups, with the richest 20 percent having 51 percent of the total income and the poorest 20 percent having only 3.2 percent. This highlights the significant income inequality in the United States. Choices B and C do not reflect the growing income gap mentioned in the prompt, and choice D presents a more balanced income distribution than is likely given the current trend of increasing income inequality.

Inequality and the Gap Between Rich and Poor Have Been