Nathan and Cynthia Are Both Factory Workers Who Earn a Combined

question 24

Multiple Choice

Nathan and Cynthia are both factory workers who earn a combined annual income of $30,000.They have four children.They rarely go out to eat,and they rely on family and friends for help with day care and other needs.Their family would be considered to live in which of these?

• A)relative poverty
• B)limited poverty
• C)absolute poverty
• D)comparative poverty

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