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According to the World Bank, people earning less than per day are considered poor.

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$1.90

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$1.25

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$1.75

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$1.50

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Solution

The correct option is A $1.90
From 2008 to 2015, the World Bank considered those who lived on less than 1.25 USD per day as poor. In 2015, this was updated to 1.90 USD per day. These people are considered to live in extreme poverty.

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