Which of the Following Statements About Income and Education in the United

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about income and education in the United States is correct?

• A)There is no relationship between income and education.
• B)At every age, average earnings are higher for those with more education.
• C)Average earnings are higher for those with more education, but only if they are over the age of 60.
• D)Average earnings are higher for those with more education, but only if they are under the age of 60.
• E)Income levels peak at a younger age for those with college educations than they do for those with only elementary educations.

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