If the labour force consists of 8 million people and 6 million of them are employed, the unemployment rate is Select one: a. 40%. b. 25%. c. 15%. d. 10%. e. 20%.
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Unemployed = Labor force - Employed Unemployed = 8 million - 6 million Unemployed = 2 million Show more…
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