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Question 9

The table below provides labour market data for a hypothetical economy:

CategoryNumber of people (millions)
Population of working age (16–64)50.0
In full-time or part-time employment33.0
Unemployed (actively seeking and available to start work)3.0
Discouraged workers (inactive but would like a job)2.0
Other economically inactive (students, carers, etc.)12.0

Based on the International Labour Organisation (ILO) definition, what is the unemployment rate for this economy (to 2 decimal places)?

6.00%6.00\%6.00%

8.33%8.33\%8.33%

10.00%10.00\%10.00%

13.16%13.16\%13.16%

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