The United States has set a living standard it considers "adequate," and people who fall below this standard are considered poor or in poverty. What was the approximate yearly maximum income under the poverty index for a family of four in 2006?
A. $20,500
B. $24,500
C. $28,500
D. $32,500
ANS: A
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