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Study the Lorenz curve and answer the following question.



The bottom 80 percent of the population control how much wealth?

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Approximately 20%
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Approximately 40%
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Approximately 60%
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Approximately 80%
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Solution

The correct option is C Approximately 60%
From the Lorenz curve, it can be observed that the bottom 80 percent of the population controls approximately 60 percent of the wealth. Corresponding to 80% on the population axis, the curve just passes over 60% on the wealth axis.

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