Table 20-4 Source: U.S. Bureau of Census
-Refer to Table 20-4. In 2011, the bottom 60% of families have
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 74% of total income in the U.S.

Question

Table 20-4  Source: U.S. Bureau of Census
-Refer to Table 20-4. In 2011, the bottom 60% of families have
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 74% of total income in the U.S.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Table 20-4, in 2011, the bottom 60% of families had a combined income of $2,677 billion out of a total of $9,472 billion, which is about 28% of the total income in the U.S. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer.