Question 8
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 village's worker-population ratio?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
WPR = workers ÷ population × 100 = 380 ÷ 1000 × 100 = 38%.
Worth noting
40% counts those seeking work too: that is the labour force participation rate.
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