India's total workforce is 520 million. 52% of the workforce is employed in the primary sector, 29% in the secondary sector and the rest in the tertiary sector. How many persons are employed in the primary sector? Express your answer in millions.
Answer
270.4 million
The correct answer is 270.4 million — State the result in millions.
Step-by-step solution
- Convert the percentage of primary‑sector employment to a decimal: 52% = 0.52.
- Multiply the decimal by the total workforce: 0.52 × 520 million.
- Calculate the product: 0.52 × 520 = 270.4.
- State the result in millions.
Common mistake: Multiplying 52 by 520 directly without converting the percentage to a decimal.
Concept tested: Employment distribution by sector
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