​Firemen Generally Are Paid Higher Wages Because

question 56

Multiple Choice

​Firemen generally are paid higher wages because

• A)​they are usually highly educated
• B)they are usually working under riskier conditions
• C)they are working long and uncertain hours
• D)​both B&C

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