In June 2009 the Bureau of Labor Statistics Reported an Adult

question 59

Multiple Choice

In June 2009 the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an adult population of 234.9 million,unemployment of 12.4 million,and employment of 141.6 million.Based on these numbers the labor-force participation rate was

• A)154/234.9.
• B)141.6/234.9.
• C)141.6/154.
• D)None of the above is correct.

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