Assume that the poverty line in both countries is $200. 

Which country has a higher level of poverty when we use a poverty headcount measure?

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Country 2 Person Income Person Income A2 Country 1 A1 100 50 B1 125 B2 75 C1 175 C2 300 D1 350 D2 500 E1 450 E2 850 F1 600 F2 1250 G1 775 G2 2000 H1 1050 Н2 4000 I1 1500 12 8000 J1 2250 J2 15000 Country 2 Person Income Person Income A2 Country 1 A1 100 50 B1 125 B2 75 C1 175 C2 300 D1 350 D2 500 E1 450 E2 850 F1 600 F2 1250 G1 775 G2 2000 H1 1050 Н2 4000 I1 1500 12 8000 J1 2250 J2 15000

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