Based on the criteria in the table, which of these
families are living in poverty? Check all that apply.
O
O
a single person who lives alone and makes
$25,000 a year
a couple who have no children, and who
each make $15,000 a year
a couple with one child and a total yearly
income of $20,000
a single parent who makes $24,000 a year
and has three young children living at home
a multigenerational family of seven people,
including two income-earners whose annual
total income is $70,000