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Fic. 8. WAGES PER HOUR AND THE COST OF LIVING. 
The index numbers shown in this diagram have been calculated from the index numbers determined by the Bureau of Labor 
Statistics of the U. S. Department of Labor from the wholesale prices of a large number of commodities (now over 290 articles). N 
Being weighted averages they may be considered to represent the relative cost of living. Some portions of the curve showing wages os 
per hour were determined from wages in 192 occupations, others had to be determined from wages in but a few industries. The 
curve is offered subject to correction.