Answers to questions 6-10: 6.a; 7.c; 8.a; 9.b; 10.c

 

  1. 11. Which of the following items may be purchased with food stamps? (You may choose more than one answer.)
  • a. Diapers
  • b. Comet cleanser
  • c. Toothpaste
  • d. Cigarettes
  • e. Fried chicken from the deli
  1. 12.What is the average monthly payment which a typical Supplemental Security Income (SSI) individual receives in South Carolina?
  • a. $733
  • b. $814
  • c. $942
  1. 13.Where does South Carolina rank in the nation for food insecurity? (1 is bad, 50 is good.)
  • a. 15th
  • b. 21th
  • c. 26th

NOTE: Food insecurity means:  “Consistent access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources at times during the year.”

 

  1. 14. What is the total direct and indirect cost in 2006 in North Carolina of substandard housing?
  • a. $11.8 million
  • b. $47.3 million
  • c. $82.4 million
  1. 15. What was the percentage of children in South Carolina under 18 who were living in extreme poverty in 2010?
  • a. 11.5%
  • b. 13 %
  • c. 17.9%

NOTE: Extreme poverty is defined as 50% or less of the poverty line.

 

 

 

 

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