The Employment/population Ratio _____ Between 1980 and 2000, but This

question 153

Multiple Choice

The employment/population ratio _____ between 1980 and 2000, but this ratio has _______ since 2000. (Fill in the blanks)

• A) fell; risen
• B) was virtually constant; risen
• C) rose; been virtually constant
• D) rose; fallen

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