In the United States, the official poverty rate is the percentage of residents who _____.(1 point)

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are earning a household income that is less than the threshold set by government
are earning a household income that is less than the threshold set by government

are earning an individual income that is less than the threshold set by government
are earning an individual income that is less than the threshold set by government

are unable to purchase food or water from local sources
are unable to purchase food or water from local sources

are unable to purchase food or water anywhere in the country
are unable to purchase food or water anywhere in the country

Answer 1

In the United States, the official poverty rate is the percentage of residents who are earning a household income that is less than the threshold set by government.