In 2010, many unskilled workers in the United States earned the Federal minimum wage of $7.25 per ho… Show more In 2010, many unskilled workers in the United States earned the Federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. By contrast, average earnings in 2010 were about $18.00 per hour, and certain highly skilled professionals, such as doctors and lawyers, earned $160.00 or more per hour. a. If we assume that wage differences are caused solely by differences in productivity, how many times more productive was the average worker than a worker being paid the Federal minimum wage? Instructions: Round your answer to two decimal places. times more productive than a minimum wage worker How many times more productive was a $160-per-hour lawyer compared to a worker earning minimum wage? Instructions: Round your answer to two decimal places. times more productive than a minimum wage worker • Show less