If the number of people classified as unemployed is 20,000 and the number of people classified as employed is 400,000, what is the unemployment rate?

A. 2.0%
B. 4.8%
C. 5.0%
D. 9.2%


Answer: B

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a. This combination could not be produced.
b. The country will be at point B.
c. The country will be at point C.
d. The country will not be fully utilizing its resources.
e. The country will be at the midpoint of points B and D.

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Developing countries (DVCs) can be subdivided into the following groups, except:

A. Low-income economies B. High-income economies C. Lower-middle-income economies D. Upper-middle-income economies

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Refer to the above graph. The short-run aggregate supply curve would be represented by which line?

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

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