Jared and Suki both have low-paying jobs and struggle to make ends meet. Jared lives in a rural area and cannot get to work if his car breaks down. He also has to spend a lot of money on gas because there are no jobs in his area. Suki, on the other hand, lives in a medium-sized city with a low cost of living and many employment opportunities. She does not have a car and buys a bus pass every month. Even though they make the same amount of money, who is more likely to fall into poverty? (1 point)

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Suki, because she lives in a city whereas Jared is in a rural area.
Jared, because he has more expenses and challenges than Suki.
It is impossible to say since their lifestyles are different.
They are equally likely to struggle as they make the same amount of money.

Answer 1

Jared, because he has more expenses and challenges than Suki.