The Federal Government Defines the Poverty Line as

Multiple Choice

The federal government defines the poverty line as

A) a level of annual income equal to the amount necessary to purchase the minimal quantity of food required for adequate nutrition.
B) a level of annual income equal to three times the amount of money necessary to purchase the minimal quantity of food required for adequate nutrition.
C) the average income level of welfare recipients.
D) an annual income of $11,800 for a family of four in 2011.