The average hourly earnings for a construction worker is projected to be $24. 50 in 2012. Jason wants to join the construction work force after he graduates in 2012. His friend tells him that average hourly earnings for construction workers will rise by 2% from 2009 to 2012. Based on the data below, assuming that the projected hourly earnings are correct, is Jason’s friend’s statement accurate? Construction Industry - Average Hourly Earnings, 2000-2009 A line graph titled construction industry, average hourly earnings (dollars), 2000 to 2009, where the x-axis shows years and the y-axis shows average hourly earnings of production workers. Line starts at 17. 2 on January 2000, slowly increases to 19. 7 on January 2006, then increases more quickly to 20. 5 on January 2007 and 22. 4 on January 2009. A. His friend’s statement is accurate. The average hourly earnings will increase by 2%. B. His friend’s statement is not accurate. The percent increase will be more than 2% c. His friend’s statement is not accurate. The percent increase will be less than 2% d. His friend’s statement is not accurate. The average hourly earnings will decrease.