Based on 2016 data on the distribution of personal income: Multiple Choice 12.3 percent of all households receive $100,000 and above. 7.5 percent of all households receive $100,000 and above. 17.0 percent of all households receive $100,000 and above. 27.7 percent of all households receive $100,000 and above.

Based on 2016 data on the distribution of personal income: Multiple Choice 12.3 percent of all households receive $100,000 and above. 7.5 percent of all households receive $100,000 and above. 17.0 percent of all households receive $100,000 and above. 27.7 percent of all households receive $100,000 and above.

Economics For Today

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Author:Tucker

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Chapter12: Income Distribution, Poverty, And Discrimination

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