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Ann225 Posted 9 years ago
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Grammar

Hi,

1) Could you tell me the difference between 'living wage' and 'subsistence wage'?

2) I left my car at the mechanic's.

My car is at a repair shop.

I took my car to the mechanic's.

I took my car to a mechanic.

Are all of these common?

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Ann225 Are all of these common? Yes. Ann225 1) Could you tell me the difference between 'living wage' and 'subsistence wage'?

  • Ann225 Are all of these common?
  • Yes.
  • Ann225 1) Could you tell me the difference between 'living wage' and 'subsistence wage'?
  • A living wage is the hourly rate that an individual must earn to support their family, if they are the sole provider and are working full-time (2080 hours per year).
  • The value of a living wage depends on where you live and how many family members rely on you for support.
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Ann225Are all of these common?

Yes.

Ann2251) Could you tell me the difference between 'living wage' and 'subsistence wage'?

A living wage is the hourly rate that an individual must earn to support their family, if they are the sole provider and are working full-time (2080 hours per year). The value of a living wa

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