Table 28-2
Labor Data for Aridia
-Refer to Table 28-2. The labor-force participation rate of Aridia in 2012 was
A)50%.
B)53.3%.
C)56.25%.
D)88.9%.

Question

Table 28-2
Labor Data for Aridia 
-Refer to Table 28-2. The labor-force participation rate of Aridia in 2012 was
A)50%. 
B)53.3%. 
C)56.25%. 
D)88.9%.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The labor-force participation rate is calculated as the labor force divided by the adult population, then multiplied by 100. The given rate of 56.25% suggests this calculation was used with the provided data.

Table 28-2 Labor Data for Aridia