The following table shows the U.S. poverty thresholds for 2011 by size of family

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The following table shows the U.S. poverty thresholds for 2011 by size of family and number of related children under the age of 18. All figures are m dollars. For example, a family with two adults and three children is considered to be living in poverty if the family's income in 2011 is below $26,844. Kate and Hubert are married, under the age of 65, and have three children under the age of 18. Hubert works full time and earns $18,000, while Kate works part time and earns $9,000. Thus, in total, their family income is $27,000. Are Hubert and Kate living in poverty? Suppose that Hubert divorces Kate and leaves the family without paying alimony or child support. Kate must now support her three children alone, so she begins working full time and earns a total of $15,000. Are Kate and her children living in poverty? Again, consider Kate, a single mother with three children under 18 who earns an annual income of $15,000. Suppose that Kate qualifies for a welfare program for single mothers that provides her with $5,000 in food stamps. After receiving welfare, is Kate's family living in poverty?

Explanation / Answer

1 . Kate and Hubert with 3 children are total 5 person and their income should be less than 26844 to come in the category of poverty but as their family income is more than 26844 (figures are not clearly shown in picture so adjust the digit accordingly)they are not considered to live in poverty.

2. After divorce kate come in 4 person category and their income is now less than 22891 so they are now considered to live in poverty.

3. now their family income rise to 20000 but still less than 22891. They are still considered to live in poverty.

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