The Real Purchasing Power of the Average Worker's Yearly Earnings

question 75

Multiple Choice

The real purchasing power of the average worker's yearly earnings in the United States in 2016 was ________ as in 1960.

• A)five times as large
• B)twice as large
• C)about the same
• D)about half as much

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Definitions:

Element

An element is a substance consisting of atoms which all have the same number of protons, classically considered the simplest substances that cannot be broken down using chemical reactions.

Isotope

Atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons, resulting in different mass numbers.

Magnesium

A chemical element with the symbol Mg and atomic number 12, known for its low density and high strength, used in alloys, fireworks, and medical applications.

Atomic Mass

The mass of an atom, typically measured in atomic mass units (amu) or daltons, representing the total mass of protons, neutrons, and electrons in the atom.