The Towns of Jekyll and Hyde Each Have a Labor

question 129

Multiple Choice

The towns of Jekyll and Hyde each have a labor force of 2,000 people. In Jekyll, 500 people were unemployed for the entire year, while the rest of the labor force was employed continuously. In Hyde, every member of the labor force was unemployed for three months and was employed for nine months. The average duration of unemployment spells over the year was ________ months in Jekyll and ________ months in Hyde.

• A)3; 3
• B)3; 9
• C)12; 3
• D)12; 9

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Jurors

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Trial

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Plaintiff

The party who initiates a lawsuit in a court of law by filing a complaint against the defendant seeking a legal remedy.

Damages

A monetary award sought as a remedy for a breach of contract or a tortious act.