Question

Based on the above table, which services-providing industry gained the most jobs between 1996 and 2006?

a. educational services
b. professional and business services
c. retail trade
d. state and local government

Answer 1

Its B, Professional and business services. I just took the test.

Answer 2

I believe the answer is: b. professional and business services

Due to the industrialization process, almost all type of manufactures for various type of products already created, which make it hard for new business in this sector to come in and compete. Because of this, the new businesses that thrive between 1996 - 2006 are services related business (such as consultant, streaming services, etc)