Question 5
MediumOriginal questionA survey of a village gives these figures:
| Item | Number |
|---|---|
| Population | 1,000 |
| People working (the workforce) | 380 |
| People without work and seeking work | 20 |
| Workers who are self-employed | 190 |
| Workers in regular salaried jobs | 76 |
| Workers who are casual wage labourers | 114 |
Using the survey, what is the size of the village's labour force?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Labour force = working + seeking work = 380 + 20 = 400.
Worth noting
380 is the workforce, which leaves out those seeking work.
- Concept
- Labour force and workforce
- Typical timeTypical
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