Question

Exhibit 6-2

Refer to Exhibit 6-2. The employment rate in year 3 is
a. 12 1/2 percent.
b. 33 1/3 percent.
c. 70 percent.
d. 66 2/3 percent.
e. 25 percent.

Answer 1

The employment rate in year 3 is 58.5 percent.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to Exhibit 6-2, the employment rate in year 3 can be calculated by dividing the number of employed persons (139.1) by the total adult population (237.8) and then multiplying by 100 to obtain the percentage.

Therefore, the employment rate is:

(139.1/237.8) x 100 = 58.5%

So, the correct answer is 58.5 percent (option a).