Which of the Following Is an Example of Child Labor

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of child labor?

• A) A 13-year-old boy accompanying his mother to the carpet factory where she works
• B) A 10-year-old boy working in a chemical factory
• C) A 10-year-old girl helping her younger brother with schoolwork
• D) A 13-year-old boy earning $10 for helping his father pick strawberries
• E) A 19-year-old girl working as a salesgirl in the local supermarket

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Definitions:

Candy

A sweet food made primarily of sugar or syrup combined with flavoring, colorants, and sometimes chocolate or nuts.

Marginal Rate

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