Based on the Following Information, Determine the Location Quotient for Amusement

question 24

Multiple Choice

Based on the following information, determine the location quotient for Amusement City and whether this city has a competitive advantage in the amusement industry. Employment in Amusements and Recreation in Amusement City: 54,446; Total Employment in Amusement City: 578,477; Employment in Amusements and Recreation (nationally) : 1,381,377; Total Employment (nationally) : 106,201,232.

• A) 0.14; No, the city does not have a competitive advantage in this industry.
• B) 7.24; No, the city does not have a competitive advantage in the industry
• C) 0.14; Yes, the city has a competitive advantage in this industry
• D) 7.24; Yes, the city has a competitive advantage in this industry

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