If the Average Hourly Earnings in Mining in 1988 Were

question 39

Multiple Choice

If the average hourly earnings in mining in 1988 were $7.67 and for the most recent month it was $14.90, what is the index of hourly earnings for the most recent month based on 1988?

• A) 100.0
• B) 186.9
• C) 51.5
• D) 194.3
• E) 151.5

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