Question

As of 2015, which of following is TRUE regarding internet adoption versus cell phone penetration rates in the United States?

- The internet adoption rate is higher than the cell phone penetration rate, and the difference is smaller for lower income groups.

- The internet adoption rate is higher than the cell phone penetration rate, and the difference is larger for lower income groups.

- The cell phone penetration rate is higher than the internet adoption rate, and the difference is larger for lower income groups.

- The cell phone penetration rate is higher than the internet adoption rate, and the difference is smaller for lower income groups.

Answer 1

The correct answer is that the cell phone penetration rate is higher than the internet adoption rate, and the difference is larger for lower income groups.

In 2011, only 78% people had access to internet in the US whereas cell phone users were at least 96% in the same year. Internet being relatively expensive, is more likely to be used by people with higher income.

Therefore, for low income groups, the difference between these two ratios is expected to be higher.