How did the percentage of King County residents living in poverty change over the most recent two years on record, according to US Census data?

  1. How did the percentage of King County residents living in poverty change over the most recent two years on record, according to US Census data?

     
    Decreased 21%
    Decreased 12%
    Increased 18%
    Increased 42%
    Explanation:As the Seattle Times reported on August 31, 2005, US Census data indicates that the poverty rate in King County grew from 7.3 percent in 2003 to 10.4 percent in 2004, an increase of 42 percent.