As of June 2013, after two 70-cent increases in recent years, the federal minimum wage was
A)$5.15 per hour
B)$5.85 per hour
C)$7.25 per hour
D)nearly $9.00 per hour

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The question states that there have been two 70-cent increases in recent years, which means the minimum wage has been raised by $1.40. Therefore, adding this increase to the preexisting federal minimum wage of $5.85 results in a current minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Options A and B were the minimum wages in the past, and option D is not accurate as of June 2013.

As of June 2013, After Two 70-Cent Increases in Recent