Which of the following statements is true about the composition of the U.S. labor force in the next decade?
A)Immigration will cease to affect the size and diversity of the workforce.
B)The largest proportion of the labor force is expected to be in the age group of 16-24 years.
C)The percentage of highly skilled immigrants will continue to remain lower than the percentage of low skilled immigrants.
D)The median age of the labor force will increase to the highest number ever.
E)The high cost of health insurance and decrease in health benefits will cause many employees to quit working.

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The median age of the labor force will increase to 42.8 years old, the highest ever. The labor force is expected to increase by 10.5 million in the next decade reaching 164.4 million in 2020.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Composition