Use the following table to answer the questions that follow.

-According to the table,the labor-force participation rate is:
A) 64.2%.
B) 68.4%.
C) 35.8%.
D) 31.6%.
E) 6.1%.

Question

Use the following table to answer the questions that follow.
 
-According to the table,the labor-force participation rate is:
A) 64.2%. 
B) 68.4%. 
C) 35.8%. 
D) 31.6%. 
E) 6.1%.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The labor-force participation rate is calculated by dividing the number of people in the labor force by the total civilian noninstitutional population and multiplying by 100. 
So, the labor-force participation rate = (Employed + Unemployed) / Civilian noninstitutional population * 100
= (139.1 million + 7.6 million) / 210.9 million * 100
= 68.4%
Therefore, the best answer is B) 68.4%.

Use the Following Table to Answer the Questions That Follow