When negotiating their first labor contract, over _______ of parties are unable to reach an agreement.
A. one-fourth
B. one-third
C. one-half
D. three-fourths
B
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To determine the correct answer, we need to calculate the percentage of parties unable to reach an agreement when negotiating their first labor contract.
Let's analyze each option:
A. One-fourth: This represents 25% (1/4) of parties. It means that 75% (3/4) of parties would be able to reach an agreement. This is not the correct answer.
B. One-third: This represents approximately 33.33% (1/3) of parties. It implies that 66.67% (2/3) of parties would be able to reach an agreement. This option seems plausible.
C. One-half: This represents exactly 50% (1/2) of parties. It means that the remaining 50% would be able to reach an agreement. This is not the correct answer.
D. Three-fourths: This represents 75% (3/4) of parties. It implies that only 25% (1/4) would be able to reach an agreement. This is not the correct answer.
Therefore, the correct answer is B. One-third.