Which of the Following Was the Most Significant Change in the U.S

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the most significant change in the U.S. labor force during the last half of the twentieth century?

• A) substantial decreases in the number of workers who are under 55
• B) increases in the percentage of U.S. citizens of Hispanic origin
• C) the increasing number of African-Americans at all levels within the workforce
• D) the steady increase in the percentage of employed males
• E) the rapid increase in the number of female workers

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Definitions:

Perpetual Inventory System

An accounting method that continuously updates the quantity and cost of inventory as purchases and sales are made.

Merchandise

Products or goods that are bought, sold, or traded within the retail or wholesale market.

Inventory Shrinkage

The loss of products between purchase from supplier and sale to customer, often due to theft, damage, or errors.

Merchandise Inventory

Goods a business intends to sell to customers, held as part of a company's current assets.