Figure 11-A
Assuming the data in this figure are correct, use the data to answer the following questions.
-Refer to Figure 11-A.From the data provided, the labor force participation rate is approximately ____ percent.
A)69.6
B)64.3
C)92.3
D)5.4
E)78.5

Question

Figure 11-A
Assuming the data in this figure are correct, use the data to answer the following questions. 
-Refer to Figure 11-A.From the data provided, the labor force participation rate is approximately ____ percent.
A)69.6 
B)64.3 
C)92.3 
D)5.4 
E)78.5

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing the labor force (86.2 million) by the population ages 16 and older (124.1 million) and multiplying by 100. This gives a participation rate of approximately 69.6%.

Figure 11-A Assuming the Data in This Figure Are Correct, Use the Use