Earned income and capital gains (or "portfolio income") are acquired in different ways. which statement describes how they are different?

Earned income and capital gains are type of income. Earned income is the compensation you get from working therefore the salary you get from offering your service. On the other hand, capital gains income is acquired by selling an investment at a much higher price. Best example for this type of income is stock market investing.

Geometric pattern of 2 i’m guessing. not really sure about what you’re asking but i hope this !