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jjjetplane

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Poverty levels in the United States are calculated based on
 
  a. number of adults in a family.
 b. region of the United States.
 c. education of the adults.
 d. health care costs of the family.

Question 2

Which of the following is included in the official poverty calculations?
 
  a. The tax burdens of low-income families
 b. The federal Earned Income Tax Credit that many families receive
 c. Family assets, such as savings and property
 d. Pretax income



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d



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