The Unemployment Rate Equals

question 178

Multiple Choice

The unemployment rate equals

• A) (the number of unemployed workers)/(the number of employed + unemployed workers) × 100.
• B) (the number of unemployed workers)/(the civilian population) × 100.
• C) (the number of unemployed workers)/(the U.S. population older than 16 years of age) × 100.
• D) (the number of unemployed + employed workers)/(U.S. population older than 16 years of age) × 100.

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Definitions:

Percentage Change

A mathematical calculation that expresses the degree of change over time as a percentage.

Base Year

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Dividends

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