Arleen later found an apartment where the rent, not including utilities, was 88 percent of
her welfare check. (In Bakersfield, the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is about
$1,100 to $1,200 per month. To afford a 2-bedroom apartment, a minimum wage worker
earning $7.25 per hour must work 96 hours per week to afford a 2-bedroom apartment.)
How might a family like Arleen's manage to cover rent, utilities, and all other expenses
on such a small income? What kind of sacrifices do you think families in this situation
must make to make ends meet? What sacrifices would you consider making in this
situation? ( eviction book ) HELP !