In June 2009 the BLS Reported an Adult Population of 234.9

question 565

Multiple Choice

In June 2009 the BLS reported an adult population of 234.9 million, a labor force of 154 million and employment of 141.6 million. Based on these numbers the unemployment rate was

• A)93.3/234.9.
• B)12.4/234.9.
• C)93.3/154.
• D)12.4/154.

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Definitions:

Mean Change

The difference in the average values or mean scores of a dataset between two points in time or conditions.

Carbonyl Stretching Frequency

The specific frequency at which the carbonyl group (C=O) vibrates in an infrared spectrum, used to identify the presence of carbonyl-containing compounds.

Compounds

Chemical substances formed by the combination of two or more elements in fixed ratios, possessing unique chemical and physical properties.

Ketones

Organic compounds featuring a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two other carbon atoms, important in biochemistry and industry.