The Number of Hours Worked Per Year by Americans Is

question 48

Multiple Choice

The number of hours worked per year by Americans is

• A)less than other industrialized countries.
• B)declining very rapidly.
• C)360 hours more than German workers.
• D)400 less than Japanese workers.

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