Which of the following statements about poverty is (are)correct?
i.Blacks and Hispanics have higher poverty rates than whites.
ii.Over the last 40 years,poverty rates for all groups have generally increased.
iii.Most household spells of poverty last well beyond 9 months.

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Statement i is correct, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. However, statement ii is incorrect, as poverty rates for all groups have generally decreased over the last 40 years. Statement iii is also incorrect, as most household spells of poverty last less than 9 months.

Which of the Following Statements About Poverty Is (Are)correct