The U.S.Social Security Administration has established an official poverty line.The poverty line is computed by:
A)intercorrelations with the cost-of-living index
B)determining the cost of a minimally nutritious diet (short-term)and multiplying this figure by three to allow for nonfood costs
C)estimating the annual cost of living
D)surveys to determine how much people spend on basic necessities

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The U.S. Social Security Administration computes the poverty line by determining the cost of a minimally nutritious diet (short-term) and multiplying this figure by three to allow for nonfood costs. This method is used to estimate the minimum income required to meet basic needs and is considered the most accurate way to calculate poverty.

The USSocial Security Administration Has Established an Official Poverty Line