Exhibit 10-12 Income distribution for three countries
QuintileCountry I (%)
Country II (%)
Country III (%)
Poorest 6
8
4
Second12
12
8
Third15
15
10
Fourth27
30
30
Richest40
35
48
Exhibit 10-12 shows the percentage of income received by each population quintile. From this chart we can conclude:
A. Country I has the most unequal income distribution.
B. Country III has a more equal income distribution than Country II.
C. Country II has the most unequal income distribution.
D. Country II has the most equal income distribution.
Answer: D
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