The following bar graph shows the per capita personal incomes for six states in 2002. Use this bar graph to answer the questions.Income (in Dollars)40,000Per Capita Personal Income by State for 200232,0002828024,00016,0008000362982767125057Tennessee30578277440IowaMarylandTennesseeIdahoWyomingMaineStateStep 1 of 2 Find the lowest per capita personal income for the six states shown.

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Chapter18: Poverty And Redistribution

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