If the Number Employed Is 17

question 129

Multiple Choice

If the number employed is 17.5 million, the working-age population is 28.5 million, and the number unemployed is 1.4 million, then the unemployment rate is

• A)7.4%.
• B)8%.
• C)5%.
• D)4.7%.
• E)61%.

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Definitions:

Parkinson's Disease

A progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, causing symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and slow movement.

PKU

Phenylketonuria, a genetic disorder leading to the inability to metabolize phenylalanine, which can cause brain damage if not treated with a special diet from birth.

Special Diet

A diet specifically designed to meet the unique nutritional needs or restrictions of an individual, often for medical or health reasons.

Lactose

A sugar present in milk, consisting of glucose and galactose, used by the body for energy.