How Much Higher Was the Rate of Withdrawal Orders by Federal

question 111

Multiple Choice

How much higher was the rate of withdrawal orders by federal inspectors at the Upper Branch mine then the national average for ordered withdrawals?

• A) 5 times
• B) 10 times
• C) 17 times
• D)   19 times

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