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This table shows the 2003 data for males and females ages 16 and over in the imaginary country of Meditor.

-Refer to Labor Stats.What is the adult female labor force in Meditor?
A)35 million
B)40 million
C)70 million
D)105 million

Question

Labor Stats
The Labor Market
This table shows the 2003 data for males and females ages 16 and over in the imaginary country of Meditor.
 
-Refer to Labor Stats.What is the adult female labor force in Meditor?
A)35 million 
B)40 million 
C)70 million 
D)105 million

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the table, the total number of females ages 16 and over is 140 million, and the female labor force participation rate is 50%. Therefore, the adult female labor force in Meditor is 70 million (140 million x 0.50 = 70 million).

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