Table 20-3
The Distribution of Income in Edgerton
-Refer to Table 20-3. If the poverty rate is 26%, where is the poverty line in Edgerton?
A)under $28,000
B)between $28,000 and $43,999
C)between $44,000 and $75,999
D)between $76,000 and $87,999

Question

Table 20-3
The Distribution of Income in Edgerton 
-Refer to Table 20-3. If the poverty rate is 26%, where is the poverty line in Edgerton?
A)under $28,000 
B)between $28,000 and $43,999 
C)between $44,000 and $75,999 
D)between $76,000 and $87,999

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The poverty line is typically calculated as three times the cost of a minimum food budget. In this table, the lowest income category is $9,000-$27,999, so assuming the poverty line is around $28,000, it would fall within the next income category of $28,000-$43,999. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Table 20-3 The Distribution of Income in Edgerton