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Economics · Oct / Nov 2019 · Paper 12 · Question 26

2281Living standards

The table shows the percentage share of GDP held by the richest 20% and poorest 20% of the population in each country. Which country had the greatest extremes of income and poverty?

  1. AGhana — richest 20%: 41.7%, poorest 20%: 8.4%
  2. BNigeria — richest 20%: 55.7%, poorest 20%: 4.4%
  3. CSenegal — richest 20%: 48.2%, poorest 20%: 6.4%
  4. DSouth Africa — richest 20%: 64.8%, poorest 20%: 2.9%

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Correct answer: D. South Africa — richest 20%: 64.8%, poorest 20%: 2.9%

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