Asked by Zixin Zhang on May 26, 2024

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Suppose the total population of an economy is 150 million,the labor force is 100 million,and the unemployment is 94 million.The unemployment rate is _____.

A) 6 percent
B) 80 percent
C) 94 percent
D) 10 percent
E) 15 percent

Unemployment Rate

The rate of joblessness among individuals in the labor force who are earnestly seeking employment.

Labor Force

The total number of people who are employed and those unemployed but seeking work in an economy.

Total Population

The complete count of all individuals within a specified area or country at a given time.

  • Ascertain the unemployment rate across assorted contexts.
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Elizabeth PedersenMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The unemployment rate is calculated as the number of unemployed individuals divided by the labor force, multiplied by 100.
So, the unemployment rate is (94 / 100) x 100 = 94%. Option C is the correct answer.