Multiple Choice
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2005 that there were 59.98 million people over age 25 whose highest level of education was a high school degree or equivalent, 36.40 million of whom were employed and 1.93 million of whom were unemployed. What were the labor-force participation rate and the unemployment rate for this group?
A) 60.7% and 3.2%
B) 60.7% and 5.0%
C) 63.9% and 3.2%
D) 63.9% and 5.0%
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