In a small town of 100 people, there are 10 children under 16, 10 retired people, 60 people with full-time jobs, 3 people with part-time jobs, 3 full-time students over 16, and 4 full-time homemakers. The remaining people did not have jobs, but wanted jobs. What is the unemployment rate in this town?

A. 11.0 percent
B. 10.0 percent
C. 13.7 percent
D. 14.5 percent


Answer: C

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