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Distribution of Income before taxes and transfers

Income is distributed before taxes and transfers in the United States such as, in 2003 year, the lowest quintile [20%] earned around: (w) 4% of all income and the highest quintile earned over half of all income. (x) 5% as much as the highest quintile. (y) one-third as much as the highest quintile. (z) half as much as the highest quintile.

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