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 9 percent of the population lives below the poverty line.
C. The elderly are the age group most likely to live under the poverty line.
D. The poverty line is based on the price of food.


Answer: D

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