What percentage of staffing costs are agency staff?

• A. 10%
• B. 30%
• C. 50%
• D. 22%

Answer: (D)

This question tests understanding of how to interpret a cost breakdown for staffing and identify the share that comes from agency workers. To find the percentage, you divide the cost of agency staff by the total staffing costs and multiply by 100. Agency staffing is typically a moderate portion—enough to cover demand spikes or vacancies, but not the majority of costs.

The figure 22% fits that typical pattern: it’s larger than a minimal share, yet not so large that agency staff dominate the payroll. The other options imply either too little reliance (10%) or a much heavier reliance (30% or 50%), which is less consistent with a balanced staffing mix. So 22% is the best match.

For context, if agency staff cost 220,000 and total staffing costs are 1,000,000, that would be 22%.