According to the U.S. Labor Department, what determines the "poverty line"?
A) The poverty line is three times a minimal food budget for nonfarm families of four.
B) The poverty line is twice the minimal food budget plus $400 for lodging.
C) The poverty line is three times the city minimal lodging budget.
D) The poverty line is four times the minimal living expenses for an urban family of five.
Answer: A
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