Table 20-9 -Refer to Table 20-9.Looking at the Table Above,real Average Hourly

question 44

Multiple Choice

Table 20-9

-Refer to Table 20-9.Looking at the table above,real average hourly earnings were equal to ________ in 2010.

• A) $9
• B) $9.52
• C) $10
• D) $12

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