Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A)The service sector comprises approximately three quarters of the United States' economy and employment.
B)The service sector comprises approximately 20 percent of the United States' economy and employment.
C)Traditional smokestack industries have increased in importance in recent years.
D)The service sector has decreased in importance in recent years.

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the service sector comprises approximately 80 percent of the United States' economy and employment. Therefore, option A is the correct statement. Option B is incorrect. Option C is incorrect because traditional smokestack industries have decreased in importance. Option D is also incorrect because the service sector has been growing in importance in recent years.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE