Question

If you are writing an essay arguing for an increase in minimum wage, which choice would work BEST as supporting evidence? A) Some might argue that minimum wage law represents undue big government bureaucracy. B) Many corporations pay only minimum wage to their employees and that is not nearly enough. C) Fair minimum wage laws and cost of living increases have a long and complicated history in the United States. D) Since overall cost of living has increased 7.5% in the last eight years, there is a greater need for a higher minimum wage.

Answer 1

Answer: Option "D" is the correct answer.

Explanation: Option D has the clear information of what the economy looks like and clear reason why minimum wage should be increased to create a better living for the population.

Answer 2

Answer:

D

Explanation:

The correct answer is Since overall cost of living has increased 7.5% in the last eight years, there is a greater need for a higher minimum wage. Of all of the choices, this is the only one which provides evidence to support the argument.