Many people consider themselves to be middle class, but the text defines the middle class by the following criteria: ______.
A. a family of four that makes between $35,000 and $100,000 per year
B. an individual who makes between $50,000 and $100,000 per year
C. a family of four that has two working parents and owns a home
D. an individual who is employed and owns assets worth $50,000 to $100,000
Answer: A
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