The US Government Raised the Minimum Wage from $4

question 28

Multiple Choice

The U.S. Government raised the minimum wage from $4.75 to $5.25 between 1996 and 1997. What was the percentage change in the minimum wage?

• A) 9.52
• B) -9.52
• C) 10.53
• D) -10.53

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