-Refer to Exhibit 6-2.How many persons are not participating in the labor force in year 2?
A) 200 million
B) 50 million
C) 75 million
D) 175 million
E) 100 million

Question

-Refer to Exhibit 6-2.How many persons are not participating in the labor force in year 2?
A) 200 million 
B) 50 million 
C) 75 million 
D) 175 million 
E) 100 million

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In year 2, the total population is 325 million, and the labor force is 225 million. Subtracting the labor force from the total population gives the number of persons not participating in the labor force: 325 million - 225 million = 100 million.