Question

projected job growth by occupation
workers (thousands)
2006
2016
registered nurses
postsecondary teachers
waiters and waitresses
computer systems analysts
u.s. bureau of labor statistics
occupation
based on the above graph, in 2016, which occupation is projected to have about 2,500,000 more workers than there will be computer systems analysts?
a. registered nurses
b. postsecondary teachers
c. waiters and waitresses

Explanation:

Step1: Identify 2016 computer systems analysts' workers

From the bar - chart, in 2016, the number of computer systems analysts workers is around 700,000 (estimated from the height of the red bar).

Step2: Calculate the target number of workers

The target number of workers is \(700000 + 2500000=3200000\).

Step3: Check each occupation in 2016

• Registered nurses: In 2016 (red bar), the number of registered nurses is around 3000000 (estimated from the height of the red bar), which is close to the target number.
• Postsecondary teachers: In 2016, the number is around 2000000, much less than the target.
• Waiters and waitresses: In 2016, the number is around 2500000, less than the target.

Answer:

A. Registered nurses