Suppose the population of Robstown is 120,000. Of the population 16 years and older, 50,000 are employed, 10,000 have never worked and are not looking for work, 5,000 are not working and are looking for work, and 15,000 are retired and not looking for work. The number unemployed equals
A. 15,000.
B. 5,000.
C. 10,000.
D. 20,000.
Answer: B
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