Question

Most inmates are required to work for approximately how many hours per day and days per week?

a. 2-4 hours per day, 3-5 days per week
b. 6-8 hours per day, 5-7 days per week
c. 1-2 hours per day, 2-3 days per week
d. 10-12 hours per day, 7 days per week

Answer 1

While specific details about inmate work hours are not provided, historical labor trends and modern work patterns suggest that most inmates likely work a standard workweek, which would be closest to choice 'b. 6-8 hours per day, 5-7 days per week'. option d is correct

Step-by-step explanation:

The information provided does not specifically outline the number of hours inmates are required to work. However, examining typical work patterns for average U.S. workers might give us some context. In 2013 and 2014, U.S. workers averaged 38.5 to 38.6 hours per week, respectively, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Typically, more than half of all workers are on the job between 35 to 48 hours per week.

Considering the historical context of nineteenth-century workers and modern labor laws, we can infer that answer choice 'b. 6-8 hours per day, 5-7 days per week' might be the closest to reflecting a standard workweek for inmates, considering similar patterns for the general workforce and historical labor standards. option d is correct