Question 21
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 share of the village's workers are hired workers (regular or casual)?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Hired = regular + casual = 76 + 114 = 190.
Share = 190 ÷ 380 × 100 = 50%.
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