Multiple Choice
Assume adult males have a 47% share of the work force and their unemployment rate is 8.6%, adult females have a share of 45% and their unemployment rate is 8.4%, and teenagers have a share of 8% and their unemployment rate is 21%.Approximately what is the overall unemployment rate?
A) 9) 0%
B) 9) 5%
C) 9) 8%
D) 10.2%
E) 10.4%
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