The Federal Minimum Wage, in Dollars Per Hour, for the Years

question 2

Multiple Choice

The federal minimum wage, in dollars per hour, for the years 1955 to 2005 is given in the table below. Using the data from 1955 and 1975, find a linear model that predicts the federal minimum wage for the year t . Round to nearest hundredth. Year Federal Minimum Wage 1955 0.75 1965 1.25 1975 2.10 1985 3.35 1995 4.25 2005 5.15

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