To determine which profession is projected to have the greatest percent increase in the number of jobs from 2006 to 2016, we will calculate the percent increase for each profession. Here's a step-by-step solution:
1. Orthodontist:
- Employment in 2006: 9,206
- Projected employment in 2016: 10,214
- Percent increase:
[tex]\[
\frac{10,214 - 9,206}{9,206} \times 100 \approx 10.95\%
\][/tex]
2. Sound Engineering Technician:
- Employment in 2006: 16,125
- Projected employment in 2016: 17,864
- Percent increase:
[tex]\[
\frac{17,864 - 16,125}{16,125} \times 100 \approx 10.78\%
\][/tex]
3. Police Officer:
- Employment in 2006: 648,982
- Projected employment in 2016: 719,041
- Percent increase:
[tex]\[
\frac{719,041 - 648,982}{648,982} \times 100 \approx 10.80\%
\][/tex]
4. Editor:
- Employment in 2006: 122,273
- Projected employment in 2016: 124,135
- Percent increase:
[tex]\[
\frac{124,135 - 122,273}{122,273} \times 100 \approx 1.52\%
\][/tex]
After calculating the percentage increases, we can compare them:
- Orthodontist: 10.95%
- Sound Engineering Technician: 10.78%
- Police Officer: 10.80%
- Editor: 1.52%
The greatest percent increase is approximately 10.95%, which corresponds to the profession of Orthodontist.
Therefore, the profession projected to have the greatest percent increase in the number of jobs from 2006 to 2016 is:
a. Orthodontist
