The following table shows the U.S. poverty thresholds for 2011 by size of family

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The following table shows the U.S. poverty thresholds for 2011 by size of family and number of related children under the age of 18. All figures are in dollars. For example, a family with two adults and three children is considered to be living in poverty if the family's income in 2011 is below $26,844. Kate and Hubert are married, under the age of 65, and have four children under the age of 18. Hubert works full time and earns $16,000, while Kate works part time and earns $8,000. Thus, in total, their family income is $24,000. Are Hubert and Kate living in poverty? Yes No Suppose that Hubert divorces Kate and leaves the family without paying alimony or child support. Kate must now support her four children alone, so she begins working full time and earns a total of $15,000. Are Kate and her children living in poverty? Yes  No Again, consider Kate, a single mother with four children under 18 who earns an annual income of $15,000. Suppose that Kate qualifies for a welfare program for single parents that provides her with S5,000 in food stamps. After receiving welfare, is Kate's family living in poverty? Yes No

Explanation / Answer

a) yes as 24000 <30056

b) Yes as 15000 < 26434

c) yes as (15000 +5000 = 20000) <26434

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