If the Number of Employed Went Up and the Number

question 5

Multiple Choice

If the number of employed went up and the number of unemployed went down

• A)the unemployment rate would go down.
• B)the unemployment rate would go up.
• C)the unemployment rate would stay the same.
• D)the unemployment rate might go up,go down,or stay the same.

---

Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits that is kept or retained for reinvestment or to pay debt, rather than being paid out as dividends to shareholders.

Treasury Stock

Shares of a company's own stock that it has reacquired from shareholders, but not retired, and may resell in the future.

Cash

Money in the form of coins or banknotes, especially that issued by a government, and available for immediate use in transaction.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, stock, or other financial instrument, as stated by the issuer.