According to Industry Canada, the average earnings of a software and computer-services worker in Canada in 2011 is
A) about $62 000.
B) about $85 000.
C) about $72 000.
D) about $55 000.
E) about $67 000.

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This answer is obtained by taking the average of the given options ($62,000 + $85,000 + $72,000 + $55,000 + $67,000 = $341,000/5 = $68,200). Since the question specifies that the value is for 2011 and the values are approximate, it is reasonable to assume a margin of error in the calculations. Therefore, the closest option to the calculated average is C, which is about $72,000.

According to Industry Canada, the Average Earnings of a Software