Question

Total employment for sheet metal workers in 2016 is projected to be 201,000. if this is a 6.3% increase from 2006, approximately what was the total employment in 2006?

a. 214,000
b. 188,000
c. 195,000
d. 189,000 please select the best answer from the choices provided

Answer 1

Option d.

Explanation:

Total employment for sheet metal workers in 2016 is projected to be = 201,000

This is a 6.3% increase from 2006.

Let the number of workers in 2006 be n

n + (6.3% of n) = 201,000

n + ( 0.063n) = 201,000

1.063n = 201,000

n =
`(201,000)/(1.063)`

n = 189,087. 4882 ≈ 189,000

the total employment in 2006 was approximately 189,000

Option d is the answer.