Question

Read the chart from "Career Planning for High Schoolers." What percentage of teens and young adults have retail jobs? 5% 7% 8% 19%

Answer 1

19%

Based on the key given on the bottom of the chart that shows the color/job associated with the percents in the pie chart, Retail trade is the dark yellow, which is showed in th 19% wedge.

Answer 2

The correct answer is "19%".

According to the chart that depicts the state of employment of young adults and teens by industry in July 2014, 19% of this demographic group has jobs related to the retail industry. This information leads the observer to conclude that an important part of this demographic group works in retail activities, as it is common for employers at this industry to employ young workers as the positions involved in this industry don't require as much specialization or training in comparison to other industries.