If the Overall Unemployment Rate Is 8 Percent, It Is

question 90

Multiple Choice

If the overall unemployment rate is 8 percent, it is likely that:

• A)​It is greater than 8 percent for teenagers.
• B)​It is less than 8 percent for college=educated middle-aged men.
• C)​It is more than 8 percent for those without a high school diploma.
• D)​All of the above are true.

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