About how many people out of 7 billion live on just $1.25 a day in the world?

A. 700 million
B. 500 million
C. 1.5 billion
D. 2 billion


A. 700 million

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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consumer spending not dependent on current income

What will be an ideal response?

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