The summer job market for post-secondary students starts in May. In May 2014, 61,000 more students were employed compared to a year earlier. These students' labour force participation rate also rose over the year, from 67.74% to 74.12%. Assuming that the working-age population of students does not change, what is the correct interpretation of these results? O A. More students were looking for work. O B. Fewer students were working. O C. Fewer students were in the labour force. O D. More students were in the labour force.

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The summer job market for post-secondary students starts in May. In May 2014, 61,000 more students were employed
compared to a year earlier. These students' labour force participation rate also rose over the year, from 67.74% to
74.12%. Assuming that the working-age population of students does not change, what is the correct interpretation of
these results?
O A. More students were looking for work.
O B. Fewer students were working.
O C. Fewer students were in the labour force.
O D. More students were in the labour force.
Answer

D. More students were in the labour force.

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