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In 2014, the United States defined poverty as the state in which anyone is surviving on less than

A. $1.25 a day.
B. $5.25 a day.
C. $16.00 a day.
D. $32.00 a day.

(D is correct)

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The correct answer is D. So yeah, if that was a question. than D. is correct

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That number (32/day) is about 11680 per year. It is very likely for 1 person with no dependents other than himself. He/she is likely homeless and without dependents because no rental is available for that little amount leaving enough left for food and medical emergencies.

It is poverty.

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