Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Manufacturing now constitutes the largest economic sector in postindustrial societies.
• B) The number of people employed in manufacturing has increased since 1950.
• C) Each manufacturing employee now produces about 20 times more than in 1950
• D) Each manufacturing employee now produces about one tenth of that in 1950
• E) Manufacturing has disappeared in postindustrial societies.

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