Which of the Following Describes Actual Trends in the U

question 226

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes actual trends in the U.S.labor force participation rate?

• A)The labor force participation rate of adult men has risen since 1950.
• B)The labor force participation rate of adult women has fallen since 1950.
• C)The labor force participation rate of adult men not in school,but too young to retire has risen since 1950.
• D)The labor force participation rate of adult women has risen since 1950.
• E)The labor force participation rate of all adults has fallen since 1950.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin Ratio

A financial metric that measures the portion of revenue remaining after variable production costs that can contribute to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Unit Contribution Margin

The difference between the selling price per unit and the variable cost per unit, indicating how much each unit sold contributes to fixed costs and profit.

Variable Costs

Expenses that fluctuate in proportion to the activity or quantity of goods produced.

Operating Income

Earnings before interest and taxes, representing the profit from a company's core business operations.