In 2001, the number of unemployed people in a country increased from 5.7 million to 8.3 million, while the labor force increased from 141.5 million to 142.3 million. By how much did the unemployment rate increase?

A. 1.8 percentage points
B. 2.6 percentage points
C. 3.25 percentage points
D. 5.8 percentage points


Answer: A

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