In November 2008,the Labour Force in Centraltown Was 14 800

question 101

Multiple Choice

In November 2008,the labour force in Centraltown was 14 800.There were 14 483 persons employed.What was the local unemployment rate?

• A)1.2 percent
• B)2.1 percent
• C)5.6 percent
• D)7.1 percent

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