In the United States, which age category has the highest poverty rate? A People in their thirties B Middle-aged persons about forty years of age C Children under the age of eighteen D Seniors over sixty five years of age
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Table 20-3: The Distribution of Income in Edgerton Group Annual Family Income Bottom Quintile $28,000 and below Second Quintile $28,000-$43,999 Middle Quintile $44,000-$75,999 Fourth Quintile $76,000-$87,999 Top Quintile $88,000 and above Refer to Table 20-3. If the poverty rate is 26%, where is the poverty line in Edgerton? a. Between $44,000 and $75,999 b. Between $28,000 and $43,999 c. Under $28,000 d. Between $76,000 and $87,999
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