Question

John and Sue are both factory workers who earn a combined income of $30,000 a year. They also 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 ______.

Answer 1

Relative poverty

Step-by-step explanation:

Lower class income families are divided into two types:

1. those who fall under relative poverty: their income is lower than the median income, but they are not deprived of all basic needs.
2. those who fall under absolute poverty: their income falls under the poverty line income and they are deprived of many basic needs.