In 2014, what percent of the population lived under the official poverty line in the United States?

A. 11.3 percent, down from a near all-time high of 25 percent in 2000.
B. 14.8 percent, higher than a near all-time low of 3.11 percent in 2000.
C. 11.3 percent, down from a near all-time high of 14.8 percent in 2000.
D. 14.8 percent, higher than a near all-time low of 11.3 percent in 2000.

Answer: D

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