How many people fall below the poverty index at the current time in the United States?

A. About 4.5% or 13 million people fall below the poverty index.
B. About 8.5% or 25 million people fall below the poverty index.
C. About 12.5% or 37 million people fall below the poverty index.
D. Fewer people fall below the poverty index than in the year 2003.


ANS: C

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