According to the Text, the Average Number of Hours Worked

question 28

Multiple Choice

According to the text, the average number of hours worked each week has

• A)dropped steadily since 1850.
• B)dropped since 1850 except in times of war.
• C)dropped for women but risen for men.
• D)dropped after 1850 but rose after 1970.
• E)steadily increased since 1900.

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