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With a minimum wage of $10, how many workers are unemployed (would like to work, but are unable to find a job)? * Wage (per hour) $10 7. 50 80 110 Number of workers 30 50 60 80 O 110

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With a minimum wage of $10, how many workers are unemployed (would like to
work, but are unable to find a job)? *
Wage
(per hour)
$10
7.
50
80
110
Number of workers
30
50
60
80
O 110

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