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 select the best answer from the choices provided

Option d.

Step-by-step 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 =

n = 189,087. 4882 ≈ 189,000

the total employment in 2006 was approximately 189,000

Option d is the answer.

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