Question

lesson 12: basic charts and graphs
line graphs
according to the graph, what is the estimated hourly wage earned by a person working in business in 1999?
a. $12
b. $18
c. $22
d. $15
check answer
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chart: hourly earnings by industry, 1969-2009 (lines for construction, manufacturing, business, education, hospitality); 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:

To determine the estimated hourly wage for business in 1999, we analyze the line graph labeled "Hourly Earnings by Industry, 1969 - 2009". We identify the line corresponding to "Business" and then find the point on that line for the year 1999. By examining the vertical axis (which represents hourly earnings) and the horizontal axis (which represents the year), we can see that the "Business" line at 1999 aligns with a value of approximately $22.

Answer:

c. $22