The bar graph shows average yearly earnings in the Untied Stalesfor four selected occupations. Exercises 21-22 are based on thedata displayed by the graph.
22. The average yearly salary of a construction worker is$11 thousand less than three limes that of a fast-food worker. Combined, a fast-food worker and a construction workerearn $65 thousand. Find the average yearly salary of a fast-food worker and a construction worker, fast-food: $19 thousand;construction: $46 thousand
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