Most of the people and families on the Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest people and families in the United States

A. earned their wealth in the oil industry.
B. inherited their wealth or built it using funds borrowed from wealthy family members.
C. are famous athletes or entertainers who built their wealth on their star power.
D. earned their wealth, dollar by dollar, throughout their lifetimes.


Answer: B

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