By the year 2015,48 percent of Canada's working age population will be between the ages of
A)25 and 44.
B)45 and 64.
C)15 and 34.
D)35 and 54.
E)55 and 74.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Statistics Canada, the working age population is defined as individuals between the ages of 15 and 64. Therefore, by taking the midpoint of each range given in the answer choices, the age range for option B is 45 to 64 years old. Calculating the percentage of the working age population within this age range: 
(45-64) / (15-64) x 100% = 48%
Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

By the Year 2015,48 Percent of Canada's Working Age Population