Table 10-3 2010 Labor Data for Adults (Age 16 and Older) in Older)

question 359

Multiple Choice

Table 10-3
2010 Labor Data for Adults (age 16 and older) in Meditor

-Refer to Table 10-3. What is the adult female labor-force participation rate in Meditor?

• A) 38.1 percent
• B) 61.9 percent
• C) 66.7 percent
• D) 95.2 percent

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