How does the U.S. government define the poverty line?
A. It is based on an average price of housing in a typical U.S. city, and then doubled.
B. It is based on a minimum family food budget, and then tripled.
C. It is based on one-half the median income in the United States.
D. It is based on the average cost of food, income, and medical care in the United States, and then $100 is added for miscellaneous goods.
Answer: B
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