Question

How does the graph enhance the information in the

excerpt?
Read the excerpt from "Career Planning for High
Schoolers."
About two-thirds of high school graduates from the class of
2013 enrolled in college that fall, according to BLS: 42
percent in baccalaureate (4-year) colleges and 24 percent
in 2-year schools. Of the remaining one-third of 2013
graduates, who opted not to go to college, 74 percent
entered the labor force.
College-bound high school graduates may not know it, but
BLS data show that wages are usually higher and
unemployment rates lower, for people who continue their
education after high school.
Now, read the graph.
o It provides information about college-bound students.
It shows the higher salaries associated with degrees.
it illustrates the variety of careers available.
It demonstrates the growth of the work force.

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

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Answer 2

B. It shows the higher salaries associated with degrees.

Explanation:

The information in the excerpt talks about how high school graduates that attend college have higher wages. It also states that the higher the degree obtained, the higher the expected wages will be.

The graph shown displays annual mean wages according to your level of education and/or degree. This makes B the best answer.