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Whereas in the past, Americans mostly worked at producing goods, today most jobs are in the service sector. Which of the following is NOT a service sector job?
 
  a. Banking
  b. Metal fabrication
  c. Custodial work
  d. Retail sales

Question 2

Manufacturing was the backbone of the U.S. economy in the 20th century, but is no longer dominant. In 1917, the largest U.S. corporation was U.S. Steel. Today, the largest U.S. corporation is
 
  a. Wal-Mart.
  b. Boeing.
  c. Microsoft.
  d. Pearson.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b. Metal fabrication

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a. Wal-Mart



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