If Cratchit worked 40 hours a week, then his weekly wage translates to 16.18 pounds per hour, or $20.49/hour.
If Cratchit worked 65 hours a week, which is more likely considering he was overworked during a time in which workers were expected to work more than 60 hours a week, then his weekly wage translates to 9.95 pounds hour, or $12.60/hour.
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Thank you. Nuance matters
Thank you for the source. Their context helps.
I’d love to see a third option. But I’m lazy and dumb. What was that equivalent in gold ?