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By 1980, Chicago and Detroit had lost what percent of their factory jobs?

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Answer: 7.5 million jobs

Explanation: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the manufacturing industry lost 7.5 million jobs since its peak in 1969, with the most significant drop between 2000 and 2017.

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