Question

Researchers have found that women work in and out of the home an average of ____ hours more than men each week.

a. 7.6
b. 2
c. 8
d. 7

Answer 1

The average work week for men and women is around 7 hours.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. workers averaged 38.6 hours per week on the job in 2014. This average includes part-time workers; for full-time workers only, the average was 42.5 hours per week. Based on this information, we can conclude that the average work week for men and women is around these numbers.

Therefore, the answer to the question is option d. 7 hours, as it is around the difference between the average work week for men and women.