A statistical office reports the following data on household income:
| Year | Total household income | Share received by the poorest fifth | Share received by the richest fifth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | £500 billion | 8% | 42% |
| Year 2 | £600 billion | 7% | 46% |
Which conclusion is supported by the data?
Income became more evenly distributed, because total household income rose
The gap between the richest and poorest fifths narrowed, as both groups' incomes rose
The poorest fifth's total income fell, because its share of total household income fell
The poorest fifth's total income rose, although income became less evenly distributed
64 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Economics 3.3 Fair distribution of income, covering 3.3.1 Distribution of income and wealth, 3.3.2 Calculate income and wealth, and 3.3.3 Causes and consequences of income differences. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.