IXL | Factors that affect income

Select all the statements that describe a person earning income for their labor.

Simon is a mechanic. He is paid to fix cars.

Lacey is an athlete. She is paid to play basketball professionally.

Zane pays

and pumps gas into his car.

Monica is a scientist. She is paid to study weather patterns.

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Angie is a dog walker. She is paid

an hour to take dogs on walks.

Which factor would most likely affect Angie's income?

whether Angie knows how to rock climb

the number of hours Angie works

the number of years Angie has played the piano

Labor is another word for work. Income is money earned from doing work.

Here are some factors that can affect how much income a person earns for their labor:

This factor would affect Angie's income.

green checkmark, the number of hours Angie works

Angie is paid for each hour she works. The more hours Angie works, the more income she earns.

These factors would not affect Angie's income.

red X symbol, whether Angie knows how to rock climb

red X symbol, the number of years Angie has played the piano

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