Individuals who, within a year, spent at least 27 weeks in the labor force, but whose incomes fell below the official poverty level, are referred to as __________.

A. underemployed
B. the working poor
C. low-income
D. class stratification


Answer: B

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a. true b. false

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What will be an ideal response?

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