In 2011,the U.S.unionization rate was:A) 5.5 percent,down by nearly one-half of the rate in the mid-1950s.B) 14.8 percent,up by about one-fourth of the rate in the mid-1950s.C) 11.8 percent,down by more than one-half of the rate in the mid-1950s.D) 21.2 percent,down by 4 percentage points from the mid-1950s.

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In 2011,the U.S.unionization rate was:A)  5.5 percent,down by nearly one-half of the rate in the mid-1950s.B)  14.8 percent,up by about one-fourth of the rate in the mid-1950s.C)  11.8 percent,down by more than one-half of the rate in the mid-1950s.D)  21.2 percent,down by 4 percentage points from the mid-1950s.

Laura Huerta · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  According to the given options, the only choice that indicates a decrease in unionization rate from the mid-1950s is option C, which states that the unionization rate was 11.8 percent, down by more than one-half of the rate in the mid-1950s. The other options mention an increase in the unionization rate or a specific rate that is different from the given information.

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