Suppose There Are 100 Million in the Labor Force, and 6

question 287

Multiple Choice

Suppose there are 100 million in the labor force, and 6 million unemployed people. During the next month, 200,000 people lose their jobs and 300,000 find jobs. The new total of employed persons is ________ and the new unemployment rate is ________.

• A) 100.1 million; 5.8 percent
• B) 100 million; 6.1 percent
• C) 94.1 million; 5.9 percent
• D) 93.9 million; 6.1 percent

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Definitions:

Income Taxes

Taxes levied on the income of individuals or businesses by the government.

Operating Cash Inflow

Cash generated from the core business operations of a company during a specific period.

Straight-Line Depreciation

An approach to evenly spread the expense of an asset over its period of utility.

Working Capital

The gap between a firm's present assets and liabilities, showing its operational efficiency and ability to cover short-term obligations.