Refer to the Information Provided in Table 15

question 7

Multiple Choice

Refer to the information provided in Table 15.2 below to answer the questions that follow.
Table 15.2
-Refer to Table 15.2. What is the real wage rate in 2015 using 2016 as the base year?

• A) $11.20
• B) $10.80
• C) $6.65
• D) $5.71

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