Matthew is an enslaved worker who is owned by a retired blacksmith. His owner agrees to let him take on extra work for the people in his town.

What benefit would Matthew receive from hiring himself out?

None. All of his wages would go to his owner.

Matthew would be entitled to keep all of his wages.

Matthew would have to give his owner some of his wages, but he could keep some for himself.

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26 November, 12:43

Matthew is an enslaved worker who is owned by a retired blacksmith. His owner agrees to let him take on extra work for the people in his town.

What benefit would Matthew receive from hiring himself out?

None. All of his wages would go to his owner.

Matthew would be entitled to keep all of his wages.

Matthew would have to give his owner some of his wages, but he could keep some for himself.

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Clay David · Answer 1

All of his wages would go to his owner.

Explanation:

In slave trade business, a slave is seen as the property of the salve master. In Matthew's case, his master will take all the money because he has bought and paid for the whole of Matthew through slave trade.