Statistical Reasoning for Everyday Life (5th Edition)

5th Edition

ISBN: 9780134494043

Author: Jeff Bennett, William L. Briggs, Mario F. Triola

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 3.4, Problem 21E

Constant Dollars. The graph in Figure 3.41 shows the federal minimum wage in the United States, together with its purchasing power, which is adjusted for inflation, with 1996 used as the reference year. The graph represents the years from 1955 to 2015. Summarize what the graph shows.

Chapter 3.4, Problem 21E, Constant Dollars. The graph in Figure 3.41 shows the federal minimum wage in the United States,

Figure 3.41

Source: U.S Census Bureau

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Solution Summary: The author summarizes the graph for the federal minimum wage in the United States, together with its purchasing power, which is adjusted for inflation, with 1996 as the reference year.

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