A Decrease in the Wages of Truck Drivers Might Be

question 4

Multiple Choice

A decrease in the wages of truck drivers might be explained by which of the following factors?

• A) An increase in the price of gasoline
• B) An increase in competition within the trucking industry
• C) An increase in the demand for transportation
• D) An increase in the cost of air freight

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Respiratory System

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