Consider the following table with individuals in a country and their incomes: Individuals Income 5 15 30 4 45 55 70 85 8 100 9. 115 10 130 Total 650 O The ratio of income received by the top decile to the bottom quintile is 3.5. O The ratio of income received by the top decile to the bottom quintile is 7.3. O The ratio of income received by the top decile to the bottom quintile is 4.3. O The ratio of income received by the top decile to the bottom quintile is 6.5.

Consider the following table with individuals in a country and their incomes: Individuals Income 5 15 30 4 45 55 70 85 8 100 9. 115 10 130 Total 650 O The ratio of income received by the top decile to the bottom quintile is 3.5. O The ratio of income received by the top decile to the bottom quintile is 7.3. O The ratio of income received by the top decile to the bottom quintile is 4.3. O The ratio of income received by the top decile to the bottom quintile is 6.5.

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Chapter15: Poverty And Economic Inequality

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