Table 20-5
Distribution of Income in Umakastan
-Refer to Table 20-5. If the poverty rate in Umakastan is 10%, what is the poverty line?
A)$18,750
B)$20,000
C)$34,690
D)$38,000

Question

Table 20-5
Distribution of Income in Umakastan 
-Refer to Table 20-5. If the poverty rate in Umakastan is 10%, what is the poverty line?
A)$18,750 
B)$20,000 
C)$34,690 
D)$38,000

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the poverty line, we need to find the income level at which the 10th percentile falls. From the table, we can see that the 10th percentile corresponds to the income level of $20,000. Therefore, the poverty line in Umakastan is $20,000. Answer choice (B) is the correct choice.

Table 20-5 Distribution of Income in Umakastan