Question

In April​ 2017, the​ working-age population of the United States was 254.6 million. The​ working-age population is divided into those in the labor force​ (160.2 million) and those not in the labor force​ (94.4 million). The labor force is divided into the employed​ (153.2 million) and the unemployed​ (7.1 million). Those not in the labor force are divided into those not available for work​ (88.7 million) and those available for work​ (5.7 million).​ Finally, those available for work but not in the labor force are divided into discouraged workers​ (0.5 million) and those currently not working for other reasons​ (5.2 million).Use this data to help determine which one of the following statements is​ true:

Answer 1

population of the United States was 254.6 million. The​ working-age population is divided into those in the labor force​ (160.2 million) and those not in the labor force​ (94.4 million). The labor force is divided into the employed​ (153.2 million) and the unemployed​ (7.1 million). Those not in the labor force are divided into those not available for work​ (88.7 million) and those available for work​ (5.7 million).​ Finally, those available for work but not in the labor force are divided into discouraged workers​ (0.5 million) and those currently not working for other reasons​ (5.2 million).

Use this data to help determine which one of the following statements is​ true:

The unemployment rate is

7.1 million / 160.2 million×100=4.4%.

The labor force participation rate is

160.2 million /

254.6 million×100=62.9%.

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Answer:

D. Both A and B are correct

Explanation:

The unemployment rate is 4.4%

That is unemployed/labour force = (7.1million/160.2 million ) * 100 = 4.4%

Labour force participation rate is 62.9%

That is: total labour force /total population = (160.2million/254.6million) * 100 = 62.9%