Statement I: Mexico sends over 80 percent of its exports to the United States.
Statement II: Hourly wages in Mexico are one-eighth of those paid in the United States for comparable work.
A)Statement I is true and statement II is false
B)Statement II is true and statement I is false
C)Both statements are true
D)Both statements are false

Question

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Both statements are true. Mexico's economy heavily relies on trade with the United States, with over 80% of its exports going to the US. Additionally, hourly wages in Mexico are significantly lower than in the United States, with one study finding that they are around one-eighth of those paid in the US for comparable work.

Statement I: Mexico Sends Over 80 Percent of Its Exports