Table 6.3: Population and Labor Force?Year 1Year 5Working Age Population200 million250 millionLabor Force110 million145 millionEmployed106 million135 millionWhat is the unemployment rate in Year 5 in Table 6.3?

A. 7.4 percent.
B. 6.9 percent.
C. 54.0 percent.
D. 4.0 percent.

Answer: B

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