Connor White is the grandson of one of the country's wealthiest businessmen. The White family has been wealthy for generations, and Connor stands to inherit the family wealth, in addition to ownership of the family business. Which of the following terms can be used to describe the status of the White family?
A. Proletariat
B. Underclass
C. Nouveau riche
D. Lower-middle class
E. Upper-upper class
Answer: E
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