Table 20-8 Source: U.S. Bureau of Census
-Refer to Table 20-8. In 2011, the bottom 40% of families has
A)about 13% of total income in the U.S.
B)about 28% of total income in the U.S.
C)about 51% of total income in the U.S.
D)about 72% of total income in the U.S.

Question

Table 20-8  Source: U.S. Bureau of Census
-Refer to Table 20-8. In 2011, the bottom 40% of families has
A)about 13% of total income in the U.S. 
B)about 28% of total income in the U.S. 
C)about 51% of total income in the U.S. 
D)about 72% of total income in the U.S.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In 2011, the bottom 40% of families in the U.S. typically had about 13% of the total income, reflecting income inequality where a smaller percentage of income is distributed among the lower-income families.