A Major Factor That Could Increase the Wage Rate in an Area

question 148

Multiple Choice

A major factor that could increase the wage rate in an area would be:

• A)federal withholding taxes.
• B)Social Security and Medicare Taxes.
• C)unions.
• D)FICA.

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