Which of the following statements about the poverty line is true?
A. The poverty line was developed in the 1930s as part of the New Deal.
B. Almost 13 percent of the population lives below the poverty line.
C. Hispanics are most likely of all racial/ethnic groups to live in poverty.
D. Male-headed households are least likely to live in poverty.
Answer: B
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