Table 20-1
The following table shows the distribution of income in Marysville.
-Refer to Table 20-1. If the poverty line were $23,021, what would be the poverty rate?
A)less than 25%
B)between 25% and 50%
C)between 50% and 75%
D)There is insufficient information to answer this question.

Question

Table 20-1
The following table shows the distribution of income in Marysville. 
-Refer to Table 20-1. If the poverty line were $23,021, what would be the poverty rate?
A)less than 25% 
B)between 25% and 50% 
C)between 50% and 75% 
D)There is insufficient information to answer this question.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If the poverty line were $23,021, the poverty rate would be less than 25%. This is because the poverty rate is defined as the percentage of people whose income falls below the poverty line. If the poverty line is raised, then the number of people whose income falls below the poverty line will decrease, and the poverty rate will therefore decrease.

Table 20-1 The Following Table Shows the Distribution of Income in Marysville