In comparing urban and rural poor, it is true that the rural poor have a ______ advantage and a ______ disadvantage.
A) more social services / high-cost housing
B) low-cost housing / low-paid work
C) more welfare benefits / high housing costs
D) high paid work / lower prices for consumer goods

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The statement mentions that rural poor have a "low-cost housing" advantage, which is not available to urban poor due to high housing costs in cities. However, the rural poor have a "low-paid work" disadvantage, not having access to the same job opportunities and wages as their urban counterparts. Therefore, option B is the best choice. Options A and C are partly true, but not as accurate as option B. Option D is entirely false.

In Comparing Urban and Rural Poor, It Is True That