Question

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according to the graph, what is the estimated hourly
wage earned by a person working in business in 1999?
\ta. $12
\tb. $18
\tc. $22
\td. $15
check answer

graph: hourly earnings by industry, 1969-2009 (lines for construction, manufacturing, business, education, hospitality; x-axis: 1969, 1979, 1989, 1999, 2009; y-axis: dollars 0–25); source: u.s. bureau of labor statistics—historical data: b-2. average hours and earnings of production and nonsupervisory employees on private nonfarm payrolls by major industry sector, 1964 to date

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the graph

The graph is "Hourly Earnings by Industry, 1969 - 2009". We need to find the hourly wage for the Business industry in 1999.

Step2: Locate the Business line and 1999

Find the line representing Business (green line, as per the legend) and the year 1999 on the x - axis. Then, find the corresponding y - axis (dollar amount) value. From the graph, the Business line at 1999 is around $18.

Answer:

b. $18