When we say Mr. X is poor because he can't afford the car that Ms. Y drives, we use the concept of poverty.

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The correct option is D relative
Here, we use relative poverty. Mr. X is poor relative to Ms. Y.

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When we say Mr. X is poor because he can't afford the car that Ms. Y drives, we use the concept of poverty.

The correct option is D relativeHere, we use relative poverty. Mr. X is poor relative to Ms. Y.

The correct option is D relative
Here, we use relative poverty. Mr. X is poor relative to Ms. Y.