Which of the following describes the general trend of people answering the question, Is it possible to start out poor, work hard, and become rich?
a. More people answered yes in 1983 than 2005
b. Every year more people answer yes between 1983 and 2005
c. The number of people answering yes depends on fluctuations in the economy, but on the whole, people are more likely to answer yes in 2005 than in 1983.
d. The number of people answering no depends on fluctuations in the economy, but on the whole, people are more likely to answer no in 2005 than in 1983.
Question 2
Official census statistics show that approximately ____________ Americans are living in poverty.
a. 12
b. 22
c. 32
d. 42