The table below shows data regarding Germany's labor market.

The data show that Germany's employment-to-population ratio is ________ in 2007.
A) 92 percent
B) 47.5 percent
C) 67 percent
D) 80 percent

Question

The table below shows data regarding Germany's labor market.

The data show that Germany's employment-to-population ratio is ________ in 2007.
A) 92 percent 
B) 47.5 percent 
C) 67 percent 
D) 80 percent

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The employment-to-population ratio in 2007 can be calculated by dividing the number of employed persons (39,482,000) by the total population (58,829,000) and multiplying by 100. This gives a ratio of approximately 67 percent, which is closest to choice C.

The Table Below Shows Data Regarding Germany's Labor Market