Based on the information in the table, how many people are out of the labor force?
$$\begin{array} { | l | r }
\hline \text { Population } 16 \text { and older } & 1,000,000 \
\hline \text { Participation Rate } & 80 \% \
\hline \text { Errployed Workers } & 720,000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A)144,000
B)200,000
C)280,000
D)576,000

Question

Based on the information in the table, how many people are out of the labor force?  
$$\begin{array} { | l | r } 
\hline \text { Population } 16 \text { and older } & 1,000,000 \
\hline \text { Participation Rate } & 80 \% \
\hline \text { Errployed Workers } & 720,000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A)144,000
B)200,000
C)280,000
D)576,000

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The labor force participation rate is 80%, meaning 80% of the population 16 and older is either working or actively looking for work. Therefore, 20% are not in the labor force. 20% of 1,000,000 is 200,000.

Based on the Information in the Table, How Many People