What is the union wage gap if the average union salary is $92,000 while the average nonunion salary is $80,000?
A) 10%
B) 13%
C) 15%
D) 87%
E) 125%

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The union wage gap is calculated as the difference between the average union salary and the average nonunion salary, divided by the average nonunion salary. In this case, the union wage gap is ($92,000 - $80,000) / $80,000 = 0.15, or 15%.

What Is the Union Wage Gap If the Average Union