Unemployment Rate (County)

In 2009, how did the unemployment rate in Cook County, IL compare to the median unemployment rate (state)? (Recall that a median is the “middle” value of the dataset when all values are listed from lowest to highest.)

A. The unemployment rate in Cook County, IL was 1.2% lower than the median unemployment rate (state).
B. The unemployment rate in Cook County, IL was 1.2% higher than the median unemployment rate (state).
C. The unemployment rate in Cook County, IL was 1.6% lower than the median unemployment rate (state).
D. The unemployment rate in Cook County, IL was 1.6% higher than the median unemployment rate (state).


Answer: D

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