Table 20-8 Source: U.S. Bureau of Census
-Refer to Table 20-8. Comparing data from 2000 and 2011, which of the following statements is correct?
A)The bottom 40% of the population had a greater share of the income in 2011 than it did in 2001.
B)The top 40% of the population had a greater share of the income in 2011 than it did in 2001.
C)The middle 60% of the population had a greater share of the income in 2011 than it did in 2001.
D)All of the above are correct.

Question

Table 20-8  Source: U.S. Bureau of Census
-Refer to Table 20-8. Comparing data from 2000 and 2011, which of the following statements is correct?
A)The bottom 40% of the population had a greater share of the income in 2011 than it did in 2001. 
B)The top 40% of the population had a greater share of the income in 2011 than it did in 2001. 
C)The middle 60% of the population had a greater share of the income in 2011 than it did in 2001. 
D)All of the above are correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Table 20-8 shows that the top 40% of the population had a greater share of the income in 2011 than it did in 2001, while the bottom 40% had a slightly smaller share and the middle 20% had a slightly larger share. Therefore, option B is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect because the data shows a decrease in the share of income for the bottom 40%. Option C is also incorrect because the data shows only a slight increase in the share of income for the middle 60%, not a greater share overall. Option D is incorrect because only option B is correct.