A Survey Showed That in Each of the Past 12

question 560

Multiple Choice

A survey showed that in each of the past 12 months there was one person who was unemployed who worked in all other months. There were also two people who were unemployed for all 12 months. What percentage of the unemployment spells during the year was short-term, and what percentage of the unemployment in a given month was long-term?

• A)75 percent and 33.3 percent
• B)75 percent and 66.7 percent
• C)85.7 percent and 33.3 percent
• D)85.7 percent and 66.7 percent

---

Definitions:

Tax Rate

The percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed on earned income, investments, or properties.

Buyer Surplus

The difference between the buyer’s value (what he is willing to pay) and the price (what he has to pay).

Seller Surplus

The difference between price (what the seller is able to sell for) and the seller’s value (what she is willing to sell for).

Individual's Value

The worth or significance of a person, often considered in terms of their qualities, actions, and contributions to society.