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Measuring the Economy

Question 2 • VT-GA-EOC-Personal Finance & Economics A ULHS

More than 80% of the American workforce works in the __________ sector.

Answer
A
secondary
B
primary
C
tertiary
D
quaternary

Explanation

The tertiary sector includes service jobs, such as retail, education, health care, and finance. More than 80% of the American workforce is employed in services, so the correct answer is the tertiary sector. The primary sector involves extracting raw materials, while the secondary sector involves manufacturing.

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