Which of the following families is statistically the most likely to live below the poverty threshold? a. a two-parent family of hispanic origin living in the inner city b. a two-parent white family living in a rural area c. a black family headed by a single mother living in the inner city d. a black family headed by a single mother living in the suburbs

The correct answer is C. a black family headed by a single mother living in the inner city.

According to 2012 the book "Women and Poverty in 21st Century America", More than 75% of all poor households are headed by women.

According to the US Bureau census "Income and Poverty in the United States: 2014", 26.2% of the American families in poverty are African Americans.

Finally, according to the 2008 book "Child Poverty High in Rural America", poverty rates are consistently higher in rural and inner city areas compared to that of suburban areas.

c) they were beaten and fired from their jobs.

the answer is a, salt plain