Generalizing from Research Described in the Text, About What Percent

question 171

Multiple Choice

Generalizing from research described in the text, about what percent of the adults in dual-earner families would you expect to report being "uncomfortable" about the wife's working outside the home?

• A) about 5%
• B) about 20%
• C) about 40%
• D) about 70%

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Definitions:

Inflation

A rise in prices and a decrease in the purchasing power of money over time.

Unemployment Rates

The percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively looking for employment.

Interest Rates

The cost incurred by a borrower, represented as a percentage of the principal, for accessing funds from a lender.

Business Investment Expenditures

Business investment expenditures refer to the outlays by companies on capital goods, including machinery, equipment, and buildings, aiming to enhance their production or operations.