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0.33 is the right answer for the first part. I just want to know how they got 0.33. Also the second part I need help on.

Note:-

Please avoid using ChatGPT and refrain from providing handwritten solutions; otherwise, I will definitely give a downvote. Also, be mindful of plagiarism.

Answer completely and accurate answer.

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Consider the figure at right.
The value of the Gini coefficient if area B is twice as large as area A is 0.33 (Enter your
response rounded to two decimal places.)
Suppose that the Lorenz curve becomes more bowed, with the result that area B becomes
exactly the same size as area A.
The new value of the Gini coefficient is. (Enter your response rounded to two
decimal places)
ame
Cumulative % of Money Income
100-
75
50
Complete Equality
Inequality Gap
A
Actual money
income distribution
B
50
75
Cumulative % of Households
100
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the figure at right. The value of the Gini coefficient if area B is twice as large as area A is 0.33 (Enter your response rounded to two decimal places.) Suppose that the Lorenz curve becomes more bowed, with the result that area B becomes exactly the same size as area A. The new value of the Gini coefficient is. (Enter your response rounded to two decimal places) ame Cumulative % of Money Income 100- 75 50 Complete Equality Inequality Gap A Actual money income distribution B 50 75 Cumulative % of Households 100
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