The number of adults not in the work force of a country equals 6 million and the number of individuals employed is 5 million. If there are 12 million potential adult workers in the economy, what is the current unemployment rate in this country?

A) 21 percent B) 16.67 percent C) 30.55 percent D) 12.45 percent


B

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