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A. "Extreme poverty" refers to an income of less than $2 per day.
B. U.S. GDP per capita is five times larger than the world average.
C. The poorest nations of the world have average incomes of $5,000.
D. According to world standards, 12 percent of Americans are poor.


Answer: B

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